English Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Flackwell Heath; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Streamlined onboarding

Free CPD courses

Dedicated education consultant

Access to provision settings

Holiday and pension schemes

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an experienced English Teacher for a full-time position in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. You will teach KS3 and KS4 English, with planning, assessment and pastoral responsibilities in a supportive secondary school environment.

Responsibilities include planning engaging lessons, preparing pupils for GCSEs, assessing progress and providing constructive feedback. You will collaborate with colleagues while upholding safeguarding and school policies.

Qualifications

• Strong English knowledge and ability to teach KS3/KS4 effectively.
• Proven experience delivering secondary English lessons and GCSE preparation.
• Excellent classroom management and behaviour strategies.
• Strong understanding of assessment practices and tracking pupil progress.
• Commitment to safeguarding and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Teach the English curriculum in line with departmental expectations.
• Prepare pupils for GCSE examinations where applicable.
• Assess and monitor pupil progress.
• Provide clear and constructive feedback to pupils and parents.
• Adapt teaching to support different abilities and learning needs.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and classroom management.
• Contribute to departmental planning and development.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the school.
• Communicate effectively with pupils, parents and other professionals.
• Follow safeguarding, attendance and school policies.

Skills

Strong English knowledge

Secondary teaching experience

Classroom management

Assessment & pupil progress

Safeguarding

Education

Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent

Job description

English Teacher, High Wycombe - Buckinghamshire

KS3 & KS4 English Full Teaching Commitment Secondary School Long-Term Opportunity

Qualified English teaching opportunity covering KS3 and KS4, with full classroom, planning, assessment and pastoral responsibilities within a secondary school setting.

A secondary school is seeking an experienced English Teacher to join its teaching team in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, delivering English across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. This is a full teaching commitment suited to a qualified professional who can take responsibility for planning, teaching, assessment and pupil progress.

The position provides the opportunity to work within a structured secondary school environment, teaching pupils across the relevant key stages and contributing fully to the wider responsibilities expected of a classroom teacher.

What You Will Be Responsible For

The successful candidate will take ownership of their teaching timetable and will be expected to:

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Teach the English curriculum in line with departmental expectations
• Prepare pupils for GCSE examinations where applicable
• Assess and monitor pupil progress
• Provide clear and constructive feedback
• Adapt teaching to support different abilities and learning needs
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and classroom management
• Contribute to departmental planning and development
• Work collaboratively with colleagues
• Communicate effectively with pupils, parents and other professionals
• Follow safeguarding, attendance and school policies

This is not simply a lesson-cover position. The successful applicant will be expected to take full responsibility for their classes and contribute as a member of the wider teaching team.

Person Requirements

You should have:

Essential

• Qualified Teacher Status or recognised equivalent
• Strong subject knowledge in English
• Experience teaching at secondary level
• Experience delivering KS3 and/or KS4 English
• Strong classroom management
• A clear understanding of assessment and pupil progress
• Commitment to safeguarding and professional standards

Desirable

• GCSE English teaching experience
• Experience preparing pupils for examinations
• Previous experience within a secondary school department

What Tradewind Provides

Alongside the opportunity itself, you will receive support from Charlie, who has over 10 years' experience within the education sector.

Tradewind can also provide:

• Streamlined onboarding
• FREE access to 2,500+ CPD courses, webinars and resources
• Support from your dedicated education consultant
• Access to mainstream, SEN and alternative provision settings
• Holiday and pension schemes
• Permanent opportunities and teacher training routes through partner schools

If you are an appropriately qualified English specialist seeking a full secondary teaching position, this English Teacher vacancy in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire provides the opportunity to take full responsibility for KS3 and KS4 teaching within a secondary school.