English Teacher

Step Teachers; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

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Job summary

Class Act is seeking an English Teacher for a thriving 11-19 secondary school with a sixth form in Oxford. The role is full-time starting in October, with no planning or marking required and a focus on delivering engaging lessons to Key Stages 3 and 4.

The successful candidate will join a supportive staff team, backed by strong pastoral care and a Good Ofsted rating. Applicants should have QTS or equivalent and experience teaching English in a secondary setting.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching English within a secondary school setting.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Ability to engage and motivate students of varying abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging English Language and Literature lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Teach using pre-prepared lesson plans and resources.
• Focus on classroom delivery and student engagement.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement.
• Support students in developing confidence in reading, writing, and communication.
• Work collaboratively with the English department and wider school staff.

Skills

Classroom management

Engagement

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Safeguarding

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

English Teacher

Full-Time October Start No Planning or Marking Required

Hereis a thriving 11-19 secondary school with sixth form that prides itself on providing a supportive, inclusive, and ambitious learning environment. Students are encouraged to achieve their full potential both academically and personally, supported by a dedicated staff team and strong pastoral care.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was judged Good across all key areas.

Duties as English Teacher:

• Deliver engaging English Language and Literature lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Teach using pre-prepared lesson plans and resources
• Focus on classroom delivery and student engagement
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement
• Support students in developing confidence in reading, writing, and communication
• Work collaboratively with the English department and wider school staff

Ideal English Teacher:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching English within a secondary school setting
• Strong classroom management skills
• Ability to engage and motivate students of varying abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Class Act is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Class Act are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

• Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE - that means no self-employed or umbrella companies.
• You gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high-street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more.
• Our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.