Job Description

Job Title: Secondary English Teacher

Location: Tunstall

Salary: Competitive

Start Date - January 2025

Are you a passionate Secondary English Teacher ready to inspire the next generation?

Do you have the skills to make literature come alive for secondary students as a Secondary English Teacher?

Are you looking to join a dynamic team of educators who value creativity, collaboration, and student success?

Could you be the Secondary English Teacher who helps students develop critical thinking, language skills, and a love of reading?

If these questions excite you, then we want to hear from you!

The Role:

As a Secondary English Teacher, you will have the opportunity to teach across Key Stage 3 and 4, with the potential to teach A-Level English depending on experience. You will be responsible for creating engaging, student-centered lessons that ignite a passion for both English Language and Literature. This is your chance to make a real impact on students' educational journeys and contribute to the success of our thriving English department.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons in English to students of varying abilities as a Secondary English Teacher.

Differentiate your teaching to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed.

Regularly assess student progress and provide meaningful feedback that helps students grow.

Contribute to the development and delivery of the English curriculum in collaboration with the department as a Secondary English Teacher.

Maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment where students feel supported and motivated.

Participate in school events and extracurricular activities, including English-related clubs and school productions.

Engage with parents and carers at parents' evenings to discuss student progress as a Secondary English Teacher.

Stay informed about the latest trends in English education to continually improve your teaching practice.

The Ideal Candidate:

A qualified Secondary English Teacher with a degree in English or a related field.

Excellent subject knowledge in both English Language and Literature.

Experience teaching English at Key Stage 3 and 4; A-Level experience is desirable but not essential.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate students.

A passion for literature and language, and the ability to inspire students to develop a love of both.

A proactive, creative, and adaptable approach to teaching as a Secondary English Teacher.

A commitment to personal and professional development.

If you are interested in this, English Teacher position, please click 'apply now' and forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, for an informal chat about the English Teacher role please contact Jodie Bennion, Secondary Recruitment Consultant at our Cheshire office in Nantwich.

Your consultant will be in touch with you to arrange the next steps in the recruitment process. All successful applicants will be required to attend an interview (online or face-to-face) and to undergo relevant safeguarding checks, including a full application form. All candidates who register with Simply Education will also have 2 years referencing taken up and will be required to have an enhanced DBS check completed. All offers are conditional pending the completion of all relevant checks