English Teacher

Protocol Education; Rickmansworth; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a committed and passionate Secondary English Teacher for a thriving school in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire. The successful candidate will teach across the secondary age range, inspiring a genuine love of reading and literature while delivering high-quality lessons that meet diverse learner needs.

The role welcomes Early Career Teachers as well as experienced teachers, with a focus on student progress, collaboration within the English department and involvement in

Qualifications

• Holds QTS or an equivalent teaching qualification.
• Has experience teaching English within a secondary school setting.
• Has a strong knowledge of the English curriculum and GCSE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Teach engaging and challenging English lessons across the secondary age range.
• Inspire students to develop a love of reading, writing and literature.
• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons that meet the needs of all learners.
• Monitor and assess student progress, providing constructive feedback.
• Contribute to a positive, supportive and ambitious department.
• Encourage students to develop confidence, creativity and strong communication skills.
• Support the wider life of the school through enrichment activities and extracurricular opportunities.

Skills

QTS

Secondary English

Engaging teaching

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic and inspiring English teacher looking for your next opportunity?

We are seeking to appoint a committed and passionate Secondary English Teacher to join our thriving school in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire.

This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about English and wants to make a real difference to the academic progress, confidence and aspirations of young people.

The Role

As an English Teacher, you will:

• Teach engaging and challenging English lessons across the secondary age range.
• Inspire students to develop a genuine love of reading, writing and literature.
• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons that meet the needs of all learners.
• Monitor and assess student progress, providing constructive and meaningful feedback.
• Contribute to a positive, supportive and ambitious department.
• Encourage students to develop confidence, creativity and strong communication skills.
• Support the wider life of the school through enrichment activities and extracurricular opportunities.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds QTS or an equivalent teaching qualification.
• Has experience teaching English within a secondary school setting.
• Has a strong knowledge of the English curriculum and GCSE requirements.
• Is an enthusiastic, creative and reflective classroom practitioner.
• Has high expectations of all students and is committed to helping every learner succeed.
• Builds positive relationships with students and colleagues.
• Is organised, resilient and keen to contribute to the wider school community.

Early Career Teachers are welcome to apply, as well as experienced teachers looking for a new challenge.

What We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking English department.
• Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Motivated students who are keen to learn.
• Supportive colleagues and a strong culture of teamwork.
• A school committed to staff wellbeing and professional growth.
• An attractive location in Rickmansworth, with excellent transport links.

Location: Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire
Position: Secondary English Teacher
Contract: [Permanent / Fixed Term]

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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