Job Title: English Teacher
Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
We are looking to appoint a passionate and motivated English Teacher to join our successful secondary school in Shrewsbury. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the opportunity to teach Key Stage 5 for a suitably experienced candidate.
You will join a supportive and collaborative English department committed to achieving excellent outcomes and fostering a love of literature and language.
Key Responsibilities
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Plan and deliver engaging English lessons aligned with the national curriculum
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Teach a range of texts, writing styles and language skills
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Assess, monitor and support student progress
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Create an inclusive and positive classroom environment
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Contribute to curriculum development and enrichment activities (e.g. reading clubs, theatre trips)
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Support whole-school literacy initiatives
About You
The ideal candidate will:
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Hold Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent
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Have strong subject knowledge in English Language and Literature
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Be enthusiastic about inspiring young people to achieve their potential
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Demonstrate strong classroom management and organisational skills
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Be committed to safeguarding and promoting student welfare
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Work well as part of a team
We Offer
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A welcoming and supportive school community
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Excellent CPD and career progression opportunities
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Well-resourced classrooms and teaching materials
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Staff wellbeing support and employee assistance programme
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Teachers’ Pension Scheme