English Teacher

Amarval Partners Ltd; Ilford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Access to free training courses and PD

Ongoing term-time support

Supportive secondary schoolEnvironment

Job summary

Amarval Partners Ltd is seeking an experienced English Teacher for a long-term cover role at a well-established secondary school in Redbridge. You will inspire students across KS3 and KS4, delivering engaging lessons that cover literature, language, and GCSE preparation.

You will maintain a positive learning environment, assess progress, provide constructive feedback, and collaborate with the English Department to uphold high standards.

Qualifications

• QTS or recognised UK teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching English in a secondary school.
• Strong knowledge of English Language and English Literature.
• Ability to teach across KS3 and KS4.

Responsibilities

• Set high expectations to inspire and challenge students.
• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Teach literature, language, creative writing, comprehension, grammar.
• Prepare students for GCSE English Language and Literature examinations.
• Provide feedback to help students improve written work and exam performance.
• Collaborate with the English Department to maintain high standards of teaching and learning.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive and productive learning environment.

Skills

Classroom management

KS3/KS4 teaching

GCSE English

Literacy skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Are you a passionate and knowledgeable English Teacher looking for your next teaching opportunity?

A well-established secondary school based in Redbridge is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic English Teacher to join their team for a long term cover role.

The school is looking for a dedicated teacher with excellent subject knowledge, a genuine passion for English and the ability to inspire students to develop their reading, writing, speaking and analytical skills.

The successful candidate will be confident teaching across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, with a strong understanding of the English curriculum and the ability to deliver engaging, challenging and well-structured lessons.

You will be responsible for creating a positive and purposeful learning environment, encouraging students to develop a love of literature, improve their written communication and achieve their full academic potential.

Benefits

• * Free on-site parking.
• * Access to free training courses and professional development.
• * Ongoing support throughout term time and on designated training days.
• * Opportunity to work within a supportive secondary school environment.

Key Responsibilities

• * Set high expectations that inspire, motivate and challenge students to achieve their full potential.
• * Promote excellent progress and positive learning outcomes across all abilities.
• * Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and a thorough understanding of the English curriculum.
• * Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured English lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• * Teach a range of English topics, including literature, language, creative writing, comprehension, grammar, spelling and analytical writing.
• * Develop students' reading skills, encouraging them to analyse texts, understand different writing styles and explore themes, characters and language techniques.
• * Support students in developing their written communication, vocabulary, punctuation and grammatical accuracy.
• * Deliver lessons covering a range of literary texts, poetry, plays and non-fiction materials.
• * Prepare students for GCSE English Language and Literature examinations, where required.
• * Encourage students to develop critical thinking, independent learning and confidence in expressing their ideas.
• * Adapt teaching strategies and resources to meet the individual strengths, abilities and learning needs of students.
• * Use effective assessment methods to monitor progress, identify gaps in knowledge and plan appropriate interventions.
• * Manage classroom behaviour effectively, maintaining a safe, inclusive and productive learning environment.
• * Provide constructive feedback to help students improve their written work and examination performance.
• * Work collaboratively with the English Department and wider teaching team to maintain high standards of teaching and learning.

Requirements and Experience

• * Must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised UK teaching qualification.
• * Previous experience teaching English within a secondary school setting.
• * Strong subject knowledge of English Language and English Literature.
• * Confident teaching across KS3 and KS4.
• * A good understanding of the National Curriculum and GCSE English specifications.
• * Strong knowledge of literacy, reading comprehension, creative writing and analytical skills.
• * Must hold the Right to Work in the UK.
• * Must hold an Enhanced DBS or be willing to undertake the necessary DBS checks.