English Teacher

Find Apprenticeships; St Albans; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable secondary school in St Albans is seeking an English Teacher to inspire students from September 2025. This role offers a supportive environment with mentorship for ECTs, a permanent contract, and opportunities for professional development. Join a dedicated team and contribute to a school's progression towards Outstanding status.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching English or tuition.
• Willingness to be an active member of the school community.

Responsibilities

• Lead English lessons for pupils in years 7-11.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with students and staff.
• Ensure the department meets academic standards.

Skills

Engaging personality

Strong knowledge of the English curriculum

Pupil management

Ability to inspire pupils

Passion for teaching

Education

Degree in English or Creative Writing

Job description

English teacher - English ECT - English Instructor - Trainee English teacher - St Albans, Hertfordshire

Are you an English Teacher looking for an opportunity at a well run and positive school from September? Are you an ECT or instructor looking for a supportive and well run School to join on a permanent basis? Perhaps you're an experienced teacher looking for a step up having just given notice?

Tradewind are working alongside a well-run secondary School in St Albans to source an English Teacher (ECT or instructor) to join their team from September 2025 on a Full time or 0.8 basis on a permanent contract with the school directly. This role provides the chance to inspire, support and ultimately raise teaching standards across the department and offers funded routes into teaching training. With the new backing of a large academy trust the school are looking to interview and appoint teachers with a pragmatic and positive outlook and expedience of encouraging and developing their pupiols.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead English lessons for pupils in years 7-11 (Key Stages 3 and potentially 4)

• Work withing a dedicated and supportive team of 4 teachers

• For ECT's / trainee's or instructors looking to obtain QTS you will benefit from a reduced workload and timetable along with mentorship.

• For experienced teachers - competitive pay scales from day 1, supportive HOD with scope for a permanent contract, CPD and much more

• Build and Maintain positive relationships with students, staff, and parents

• Ensure the science department meets academic standards and targets

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Engaging and professional personality with a Strong knowledge of the English curriculum able to support with lessons in Key stages 3 and / or 4

• Experience of teaching English, Tuition or a recent degree within English or Creative Writing

• Able to demonstrate pupil management and a professional and upbeat attitude. The school are also looking for skills and the ability to inspire pupils from all backgrounds and ability levels

• Passion for teaching and the commitment to student success

• Experience within curriculum development and assessment writing is an advantage

• Willingness to be an active and positive member of the whole school community is advantageous

We offer a competitive salary package and opportunities for professional development. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to be part of the next phase of this Good Academy as they progress towards Outstanding. Please apply with your CV and cover letter to (url removed) or (phone number removed).