English Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Glossop; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established secondary school in the High Peak area is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic English Teacher for a maternity cover starting in September 2025. The role involves teaching English Language and Literature to Key Stages 3 and 4, planning lessons, preparing students for GCSE assessments, and contributing to departmental development, all while working in a supportive environment with excellent resources.

Benefits

Leadership support

Access to excellent resources

Opportunities for collaborative planning and development

Qualifications

• Recent classroom experience teaching English at secondary level.
• Deep knowledge of GCSE specifications and assessment methods.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative department.

Responsibilities

• Teach English Language and Literature across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons tailored to a range of abilities.
• Prepare students for GCSE assessments, including mock exams and coursework.
• Mark and assess student work in line with school and national guidelines.
• Attend departmental meetings and contribute to continuous curriculum development.

Skills

Effective classroom management

Strong rapport-building with pupils

Positive attitude toward teaching

Education

QTS/QTLS qualification

Job description

Location: High Peak, Derbyshire
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time, fixed-term (2-term maternity cover)
Pay: £32,916–£51,047 per annum (MPS–UPS)

Teaching Personnel are supporting a well-established and oversubscribed secondary school in the High Peak area in appointing a motivated and enthusiastic English Teacher to cover a maternity leave beginning in September. The school has a strong focus on English and literacy, with pupils achieving consistently strong results at GCSE.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher who wants to join a supportive department with access to excellent resources, leadership support, and opportunities for collaborative planning and development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach English Language and Literature across Key Stages 3 and 4

• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons tailored to a range of abilities

• Prepare students for GCSE assessments, including mock exams and coursework

• Mark and assess student work in line with school and national guidelines

• Attend departmental meetings and contribute to continuous curriculum development

Person Specification:

• QTS/QTLS and recent classroom experience teaching English at secondary level

• Deep knowledge of GCSE specifications and assessment methods

• Effective classroom management and strong rapport-building with pupils

• A positive and proactive attitude toward teaching and learning

• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative department

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