English Specialists Kent

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

Supply placements

School experience

CPD courses

Consultant support

Teacher training pathways

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking English Specialists to work in Kent secondary schools, delivering English lessons and targeted intervention to help students improve reading, writing and communication skills.

You will support lesson delivery across Key Stages 3 and 4, lead small groups and 1:1 sessions, and assist with GCSE preparation. This role offers flexible weekly hours, long-term and daily supply placements, and ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of English Language and/or English Literature.
• Experience tutoring or mentoring in an educational setting.
• Previous experience in schools, colleges, tuition centres, or youth settings.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of English Language and English Literature lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Lead small-group and one-to-one intervention sessions.
• Help students improve reading comprehension, writing, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation and classroom activities.
• Provide targeted support for GCSE preparation.
• Encourage reading and develop students' confidence in written and verbal communication.
• Work across multiple Kent secondary schools.

Skills

English Knowledge

Tutoring Experience

School-based Experience

Job description

Flexible Daily Supply & Long-Term Positions

Are you passionate about English and confident in helping young people develop their reading, writing, and communication skills? Teaching Personnel is currently seeking dedicated English Specialists to work within secondary schools across Kent, supporting the delivery of English lessons and providing targeted intervention to help students achieve their full potential.

This role is ideal for individuals with a strong English background who have experience tutoring, mentoring, coaching, or working within a school environment and are keen to make a positive impact on student attainment and confidence.

The Role

As an English Specialist, you will work alongside teaching staff to support the delivery of English lessons, providing additional guidance and intervention to students who require extra support.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting the delivery of English Language and English Literature lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.


• Leading small-group and one-to-one intervention sessions.


• Helping students improve their reading comprehension, writing skills, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.


• Assisting teachers with lesson preparation and classroom activities.


• Providing targeted support for students preparing for GCSE examinations.


• Encouraging a love of reading and developing students' confidence in written and verbal communication.


• Supporting students who require additional academic intervention to reach expected attainment levels.


• Working across a range of secondary schools throughout Kent.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have strong knowledge and understanding of English Language and/or English Literature.


• Have experience tutoring English or supporting learners in an educational setting.


• Have previous experience working in schools, colleges, tuition centres, or youth settings.


• Are confident leading small groups and supporting classroom learning.


• Can build positive relationships with students and staff.


• Are enthusiastic about improving outcomes for young people.


• Are adaptable and happy to work across multiple schools throughout Kent.


• Have excellent communication and organisational skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive weekly pay.


• Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability.


• Long-term, short-term, and daily supply placements available.


• Opportunities to gain valuable school-based experience.


• Free and discounted CPD courses through Teaching Personnel.


• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.


• Potential pathways into teacher training and permanent school positions.

Essential Requirements

• Strong English knowledge, ideally supported by relevant qualifications.


• Previous tutoring, mentoring, coaching, or school-based experience.


• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.


• Right to work in the UK.


• Ability to provide references covering the last two years.


• A passion for education and helping students reach their full potential.

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

As the UK's leading education recruitment agency, Teaching Personnel works with a wide range of secondary schools across Kent. Whether you're an experienced English Tutor, English Graduate, Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, Learning Mentor, or aspiring teacher, this role provides an excellent opportunity to utilise your subject expertise while making a genuine difference to students' educational journeys.

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.
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