Are you an enthusiastic English teacher with a passion for language and literature and a desire to inspire young minds? We are seeking a motivated and committed professional to join a supportive, progressive English department that values high-quality teaching and learning.

As a valued member of the teaching team, you will play an important role in delivering engaging lessons, supporting student progress, and contributing positively to the wider school community. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or an Early Career Teacher, you will be supported with high-quality professional development, mentoring, and resources to help you succeed.

The Role You will be responsible for delivering stimulating English lessons across the relevant Key Stages, maintaining high expectations for learning and achievement. The role involves planning, assessing, and tracking pupil progress in line with school policies and national curriculum requirements, as well as creating a purposeful and engaging classroom environment with displays that celebrate student work. You will contribute to the ongoing development of schemes of learning and departmental initiatives, promote literacy, creativity, and critical thinking through inclusive teaching practices, and take on the role of Form Tutor, supporting the academic and pastoral wellbeing of your tutor group. Participation in whole-school CPD, enrichment opportunities, and school events is also an important part of the role.

The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will hold Qualified Teacher Status or be working towards it, with Early Career Teachers warmly encouraged to apply. You will have strong subject knowledge and a genuine enthusiasm for English language and literature, alongside effective classroom management and communication skills. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people is essential, as is a collaborative approach and a positive contribution to school life.

What the School Offers You will join a welcoming and supportive team that is committed to staff wellbeing and professional growth. The school provides access to ongoing CPD and mentoring, promotes a healthy work–life balance, and offers opportunities to contribute to the wider curriculum and school community.

Safeguarding The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.

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.