English Teacher

Heart Teaching; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational organization is seeking an enthusiastic English Teacher to deliver high-quality lessons across Key Stages. The ideal candidate will have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a passion for English, committed to raising standards and student achievement. Join a supportive team! Competitive pay and excellent professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Excellent CPD and career development opportunities

Well-resourced classrooms

Inclusive school culture focused on staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Be committed to high standards and raising student achievement.
• Bring creativity, energy and enthusiasm to the department.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, challenging lessons.
• Teach across Key Stages and prepare students for assessments.
• Create a positive classroom environment.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Excellent classroom management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated English Teacher to join our successful team. You will teach English across Key Stages delivering high-quality lessons that motivate students and promote exceptional progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, challenging lessons in line with the English curriculum.
• Teach across Key Stages and prepare students for GCSE/A Level assessments as required.
• Use data to inform planning and personalised learning.
• Create a positive classroom environment that supports academic and personal development.
• Contribute to curriculum development and department initiatives.
• Participate in whole-school activities and pastoral responsibilities.

About You

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Have strong subject knowledge and a passion for English language and literature.
• Be committed to high standards and raising student achievement.
• Have excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Be reflective, proactive and able to work well as part of a team.
• Bring creativity, energy and enthusiasm to the department.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative English department.
• Excellent CPD and career development opportunities.
• Well-resourced classrooms and a forward-thinking curriculum.
• A positive, inclusive school culture focused on staff wellbeing.

At Heart Teaching, we are unwavering in our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. To ensure their safety, we undertake rigorous safeguarding checks for all staff, implement a robust recruitment process, provide ongoing training, encourage vigilant reporting, maintain comprehensive policies and procedures, and continuously review and improve our practices. As an educational recruitment agency, we recognize our responsibility in safeguarding the children we serve, and we prioritize their protection above all else.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

Please be aware that it is strictly prohibited to apply for any role that involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are currently barred from engaging in such activity. This is a serious offense and can have legal consequences. We prioritize the safety and well-being of children, and as such, we are committed to conducting thorough background checks and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Heart Teaching wholeheartedly supports the principle of equality and diversity in employment. We oppose all forms of unfair or unlawful discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sex. All applications for employment will be considered against the criteria outlined in the person specification for the position advertised.