English Teacher

Classic Education; Chesham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a passionate graduate teacher to join a supportive Secondary School in Chesham. This role involves teaching English across various age groups, fostering a love for learning, and contributing to both academic and personal development of students. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, creative, and possess strong communication and organizational skills. Join a forward-thinking institution where your ideas and contributions will help shape the future of education. If you are ready to inspire and make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Passionate about teaching and child development.
• Ability to motivate and challenge pupils effectively.

Responsibilities

• Teach English across the full age range from year 9 to year 13.
• Enhance teaching quality through collaboration and mentoring.
• Contribute to the extra-curricular life of the Department.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Creativity

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Inter-personal Skills

Team Player

Education

Graduate Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an excellent colleague to join the English Department at a lovely and supportive Secondary School in Chesham, Buckinghamshire. They are seeking a passionate, forward-thinking graduate teacher to teach English (QTS) to start in September 2025.

The successful candidate will have the ability to enthuse, challenge and motivate pupils. They will be personable and a true team player, with strong communication and organisational skills. They will be passionate about teaching and child development and will be capable of liaising effectively with parents.

We are looking for:

• Enthusiasm and commitment
• Creativity
• Someone who cares passionately about supporting children both academically and across all aspects of their development
• An excellent teacher
• High expectations of both self and others
• Inter-personal skills
• Someone who can contribute to the further development of the school
• Fresh and exciting ideas
• A team player

Key responsibilities:

• Be willing to teach across the full age range from year 9 to year 13
• Enhance the quality of teaching and learning in the Department and wider College through sharing resources and good practice, lesson observation, collaborative teaching, mentoring and active participation in continuing professional development
• Play a role in the extra-curricular life of the Department, including contributing to off-timetable workshops, extension programs, pre-university seminars, competitions, etc.
• Make a positive contribution to the efficient running of the Department, including, setting and marking examinations, attending departmental meetings and undertaking administrative and other tasks as delegated by the Head of Department
• Actively safeguard and promote the welfare of children

If you are interested in this great opportunity, then get in touch today with Tej from the Academics Buckinghamshire office.