Dynamic English Teacher – Maternity Cover

Oakwood; Horley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Oakwood School in Horley invites applications for a Teacher of English to begin January 2027. The role is maternity cover and will last up to a year or until the post holder returns.

We welcome both experienced teachers and those new to the profession, who are highly effective classroom practitioners and able to inspire and engage students. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching and learning, promote progress, contribute to school life and participate in ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver engaging English lessons.
• Commitment to high standards of achievement, behaviour and inclusion.
• Able to secure high levels of student engagement and progress.
• Willingness to participate in professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ambitious, engaging and well-sequenced lessons that enable all students to achieve their potential.
• Establish a stimulating and purposeful learning environment characterised by high expectations and positive relationships.
• Demonstrate secure and up-to-date subject and curriculum knowledge.
• Adapt teaching effectively to meet the needs of all learners, including students with SEND, disadvantaged learners and those with high prior attainment.
• Promote excellent progress through effective planning, questioning, modellingand feedback.
• Develop students' literacy, numeracy, communication and independent learning skills through subject-specific teaching.
• Foster resilience, aspiration, curiosity and a lifelong commitment to learning.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, resource development and departmental improvement.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Engagement strategies

Differentiated instruction

Job description

Oakwood School in Horley invites applications for a Teacher of English to begin January 2027. The role is maternity cover and will last up to a year or until the post holder returns.

We welcome both experienced teachers and those new to the profession, who are highly effective classroom practitioners and able to inspire and engage students. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching and learning, promote progress, contribute to school life and participate in ongoing professional