English Teacher

TeacherActive Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding support

CPD courses

Market-leading pay

Referral scheme

PAYE payroll

Job summary

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a high-performing secondary school in Cardiff. The Head Teacher is looking to appoint a driven English Teacher on a full-time, long-term basis with an immediate start, with potential for a permanent position for the right candidate.

The successful candidate will teach KS3 and KS4 including GCSE English Language and English Literature, following the school’s schemes of learning while maintaining strong classroom and behaviour management.

Qualifications

• QTS with English specialism; NQTs welcome to apply.
• Experience teaching English across KS3 and KS4, including GCSE.
• Strong knowledge of the English curriculum and effective teaching strategies.
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Passion for supporting pupils' academic progress and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging English lessons across KS3 and KS4, including GCSE English Language and English Literature.
• Maintain strong classroom management and positive behaviour expectations.
• Follow the school's schemes of learning and assessment timelines.

Skills

QTS English

KS3/KS4 teaching

English curriculum knowledge

Classroom management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

QTS

Job description

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a high-performing secondary school based in Cardiff, known for delivering high standards of education and maintaining a strong commitment to student development. This large and well-established school provides an inclusive and welcoming learning environment, offering pupils opportunities to thrive academically, socially and personally.

The Head Teacher is looking to appoint a driven and passionate English Teacher on a full-time, long-term basis with an immediate start, with the potential for a permanent position for the right candidate. The successful English Teacher will be responsible for delivering engaging lessons across KS3 and KS4, including GCSE English Language and English Literature, following the school's schemes of learning while maintaining strong classroom and behaviour management.

The successful English Teacher will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with an English specialism (NQTs are welcome to apply)
• Experience teaching English across KS3 and KS4, including GCSE level
• Strong knowledge of the English curriculum and effective teaching strategies
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A passion for supporting pupils' academic progress and personal development

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market-leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend (Terms and Conditions apply)
• Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.