Job Description

Location: Hinckley, Leicestershire
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Start Date: January 2025 (or earlier if possible)

About Us:

We are a dynamic and forward-thinking secondary school in the heart of Hinckley, committed to fostering academic excellence and personal development in every student. With a strong tradition of high-quality teaching and a passion for learning, we aim to provide an enriching educational experience in a supportive and inclusive environment.

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic English Teacher to join our vibrant team. If you are a passionate educator with a love for literature, language, and helping students achieve their full potential, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality lessons in English to secondary school students, ensuring a stimulating and engaging learning environment.
• Plan and prepare lessons that cater to a range of abilities and learning styles.
• Assess student progress regularly and provide constructive feedback to support their development.
• Contribute to the development of the English curriculum and extra-curricular activities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to create a positive and productive learning environment.
• Support the personal and academic development of students, encouraging a love of reading and writing.

The Ideal Candidate:

• A qualified teacher with a degree in English or a related subject (PGCE or equivalent).
• A passion for teaching English, with the ability to inspire and motivate students.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with students, staff, and parents.
• Experience teaching English at Key Stage 3 and 4 (KS3 and KS4); experience at Key Stage 5 (KS5) is desirable.
• Commitment to high standards of teaching and learning, with a focus on continuous improvement.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A well-resourced English department with a range of teaching materials.
• A school that values innovation and creativity in the classroom.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

ABC Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

ABC Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.