English Teacher

Smile Education; Fradley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Education are recruiting an English Teacher to join a highly regarded secondary school located between Lichfield and Burton-on-Trent. This is a part-time role, Mondays and Tuesdays, until Christmas with potential extension into the new year. The post primarily covers KS3 English with KS4 teaching available depending on experience.

Working hours 9:00am–3:40pm; DBS and safeguarding checks will be required; travel between Lichfield and Burton-on-Trent may be needed.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching experience in the UK
• Experience delivering KS3 English with KS4 where appropriate
• Strong literacy and communication skills
• Commitment to high standards of behaviour

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging English lessons across KS3 (and KS4 if possible)
• Plan and differentiate to meet student needs
• Support literacy development and subject knowledge
• Maintain high expectations and positive behaviour
• Collaborate with the English department

Skills

QTS

Secondary English teaching

Classroom management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Smile Education are currently recruiting for an English Teacher to join a highly regarded secondary school based between Lichfield and Burton-on-Trent.

This is a part-time opportunity, working Mondays and Tuesdays until Christmas, with the possibility of the role continuing into the new year. The successful candidate will primarily teach KS3 English, with some KS4 teaching available depending on experience. The school has an excellent reputation and was rated Outstanding by Ofsted last year. It is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best.

The Role:

• Teaching English across KS3, with some KS4 depending on experience
• Planning and delivering engaging, high-quality lessons
• Supporting students to develop their literacy, confidence and subject knowledge
• Maintaining high expectations of behaviour and achievement
• Building positive relationships with students and staff
• Working collaboratively as part of a supportive English department

The Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant teaching experience
• Experience teaching English within a UK secondary school
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• A passion for English and helping students achieve their potential
• Reliable, professional and able to commit to Mondays and Tuesdays
• Able to travel to the school between Lichfield and Burton-on-Trent

Working Hours: 9:00am – 3:40pm

Days: Monday and Tuesday

Duration: Until Christmas, with the possibility of continuation

Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be required to complete the necessary compliance and safeguarding checks, including DBS, Barred List, Prohibited List and qualification checks where applicable.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.