Job Description

Role: Secondary School Teacher (KS3, KS4, KS5)
Location: Croydon
Start Date: January 2025
End Date: July 2025
Employment Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
Contract Type: Long-Term/Short-Term
Pay Scale: £150 - £260 per day depending on experience & Contract Type

GSL Education are excited to offer an incredible opportunity for Secondary Teachers across various subjects to join our client secondary schools in Croydon. Whether your expertise lies in English, Mathematics, Science, Art & Design, Computer Science, or another subject area, we are seeking passionate and dynamic educators to inspire the next generation of students. We are looking for teachers who are dedicated to delivering high-quality education and making a real impact on students lives.

Our client schools in Croydon are known for their commitment to academic excellence and providing a supportive, inclusive learning environment. As a secondary teacher, you will have the chance to engage students, develop their knowledge, and help them thrive academically.

As a Secondary teacher, your responsibilities typically include more than just marking and planning, although those are important aspects of the role. Here are some key responsibilities you would typically have:

• Curriculum Delivery: Plan and deliver engaging lessons that align with the national curriculum and your subject s specific learning objectives.
• Effective Teaching Methods: Use a range of innovative teaching strategies, including technology and real-world examples, to bring subject content to life.
• Student Engagement: Inspire and motivate students through creative teaching approaches that encourage active participation and a passion for learning.
• Assessment and Feedback: Monitor student progress, provide regular assessments, and give constructive feedback to help students achieve their full potential.
• Classroom Management: Maintain a positive, structured classroom environment that fosters learning, discipline, and mutual respect.
• Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues to ensure cohesive and effective delivery of the curriculum and contribute to the school community.
• Professional Development: Stay up-to-date with developments in your subject area and education in general, participating in continuous professional development.

The successful candidate for Secondary Teacher will have:

• Secondary teaching experience, with at least 12 months of classroom teaching experience (placements can be counted).
• Holds UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with valid teaching qualification (such as B.Ed. or B.A) with a PGCE. Teachers having ECT/NQT status are also welcome to apply.
• Strong knowledge of the national curriculum and assessment methods.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• DBS on Updated Service.

GSL Education offers:

1. Diverse Opportunities: GSL Education provides access to a variety of roles in different types of educational settings, from mainstream schools to special education and alternative provisions.
2. Support and Guidance: We will support you throughout the recruitment process, helping you refine your CV, preparing for interviews, and compliance procedures.
3. Flexibility: Many positions offered through GSL Education can be flexible, including part-time, full-time, and temporary roles, which can suit various personal circumstances.
4. Commitment to Quality and safeguarding: As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Croydon.
5. Professional Development: GSL Education may provide access to training and development opportunities, helping you to enhance your skills and advance your career in education.
6. Dedicated Consultant: GSL Education provides a dedicated consultant who will support you in sourcing your desirable role with the best pay rate.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

For more information or to register your interest in the Secondary Teacher role, or to be considered, please click apply now to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.