Are you a passionate and dedicated English teacher who wants to inspire a love of language and literature in young people? We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed teacher to join our supportive, forward-thinking English department. In this role, you will play a key part in delivering high-quality education, supporting student progress, and contributing to the wider life of the school. Whether you are an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher, you will receive the guidance, professional development, and resources you need to succeed.
As a member of our teaching team, you will deliver engaging and effective English lessons across the Key Stages, maintaining high standards of teaching, learning, and achievement. You will plan, assess, and monitor pupil progress in line with school policies and national curriculum expectations, while creating a purposeful learning environment with displays that celebrate students’ achievements. You will contribute to the development of schemes of learning and departmental initiatives, promoting literacy, critical thinking, and creativity through an inclusive and inspiring approach. In addition, you will take on the role of Form Tutor, supporting the academic and emotional wellbeing of your tutor group, and you will be involved in whole-school professional development, events, and enrichment activities.
We are looking for someone who holds, or is working towards, Qualified Teacher Status and who brings strong subject knowledge alongside a genuine passion for English language and literature. You should demonstrate excellent classroom management and communication skills, show a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students, and work collaboratively as a positive contributor to school life.
In return, we offer a welcoming and supportive team environment, a strong commitment to professional growth through CPD and mentoring opportunities, and a focus on wellbeing and work–life balance. You will also have the chance to contribute to the wider curriculum and broader school community.
The school is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.