English Teacher

DUNBAR EDUCATION RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Gerrards Cross; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded secondary school in Gerrards Cross is seeking an experienced Teacher of English to join their department from September 2025. You will be responsible for teaching English across key stages and contributing to the development of the English department. Essential qualifications include QTS and relevant teaching experience up to KS5. This role offers the chance to work in a creative and high-standard educational environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Relevant UK-based teaching experience is essential.
• Proven experience teaching English up to KS5 is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teaching English Language and Literature across KS3, KS4, and KS5.
• Planning and delivering engaging, curriculum-aligned lessons.
• Assessing and tracking student progress.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Relevant UK-based teaching experience

Strong subject knowledge

Classroom management skills

Collaboration

Job description

Overview

A well-regarded and academically ambitious secondary school in Gerrards Cross is seeking an experienced and passionate Teacher of English to join their department on a permanent basis from September 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to teach motivated students across all key stages, including KS5, in a school that values creativity, rigour, and high standards.

Responsibilities

• Teaching English Language and Literature across KS3, KS4, and KS5
• Planning and delivering engaging, curriculum-aligned lessons
• Assessing and tracking student progress to inform teaching and maximise achievement
• Supporting the development of the English department and contributing to whole-school literacy
• Participating in extra-curricular and enrichment activities related to English

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - essential
• Relevant UK-based teaching experience - essential
• Proven experience teaching English up to KS5 - essential
• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for literature and language
• A reflective and collaborative teaching approach, with excellent classroom management skills

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