English Teacher

TN United Kingdom; Paignton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic English Teacher to join a supportive secondary school in Paignton. This long-term position offers the chance to inspire students and foster a love for literature and language. The successful candidate will engage students through innovative lessons aligned with the national curriculum, assess their progress, and contribute to their academic success. This role is perfect for both experienced educators and newly qualified teachers eager to make a lasting impact in the classroom.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent required.
• A degree in English or related field is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach English lessons to Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level exams.

Skills

Communication Skills

Classroom Management

Adaptability

Passion for Teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree in English or Related Field

Job description

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About Us:
At Long-term Teachers, we specialise in connecting talented educators with leading schools across the South West. We are currently recruiting a Secondary English Teacher for one of our partner schools in Paignton. This is a long-term position with the potential to become permanent, providing a fantastic opportunity for an experienced or newly qualified English teacher to make a lasting impact.

Job Description:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and adaptable English Teacher to join a supportive secondary school in Paignton. The successful candidate will deliver engaging lessons in line with the national curriculum, inspire students to develop a love for literature and language, and contribute to their academic success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and teach English lessons to students across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Prepare students for GCSE and/or A-Level exams, ensuring they achieve their academic targets.
• Monitor and assess student progress, offering personalized feedback and support.
• Foster a positive classroom environment that encourages student participation and learning.
• Work collaboratively with the school's English department and other staff to share best teaching practices.
• Engage in the wider school community and participate in extra-curricular activities when required.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• A degree in English or a related field.
• Previous experience teaching English at secondary level is preferred, but strong NQTs are also welcome to apply.
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills.
• A passion for teaching English and inspiring students to reach their full potential.
• Flexibility and willingness to commit to a long-term position.

Working with Long Term Teachers:

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.

LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.

Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you.

We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.