English Teacher

Smile Education; Telford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Education are currently recruiting for an English Teacher to join a secondary school in the Telford area.

The school has high expectations and provides a supportive environment where students progress with confidence. The candidate should be an English ECT or qualified teacher with experience in UK secondary classrooms, a strong knowledge of the GCSE English syllabus, and the ability to differentiate for SEND. Planning, marking and engaging lessons are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching English in UK secondary schools.
• Familiarity with GCSE English syllabus and exam boards.
• Ability to differentiate for SEND and other needs.
• Strong communication and classroom management.

Responsibilities

• Planning and marking lessons in line with School expectations.
• Delivering high-quality, engaging English lessons.
• Differentiating and tailoring lessons for SEND and other needs.
• Working collaboratively within the English department.
• Teaching English up to GCSE level, with flexibility to teach A Level when required.

Skills

Calm classroom presence

Clear communication

Flexibility

Education

Qualified English Teacher

Job description

Smile Education are currently recruiting for an English Teacher to join a secondary school in the Telford area.

The school is alive with learning, ensuring that everyone continually strives to improve and be the best they can be, while developing their individual interests and talents. The school’s aim is for all young people to grow in confidence and aspire to make the best possible progress in all they do, within a safe, caring and supportive environment.

The school has high expectations and consistently high levels of achievement, while ensuring that enjoyment remains at the heart of everything they do.

Students recognise the importance of doing their best and achieve excellent results at all levels. Their achievements are recognised locally, regionally and nationally as being exceptionally strong.

The school’s blended approach of academic rigour and enriched opportunities ensures that it is “a lovely place to be and a great place to study and work” (Ofsted).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning and marking lessons in line with school expectations.


• Delivering high-quality, purposeful and engaging English lessons.


• Differentiating and tailoring lessons to meet the needs of pupils with SEND and other additional needs.


• Working collaboratively within the English department to support the continued success and development of the department.


• Teaching English up to GCSE level, with flexibility to teach A Level where required.

The School Are Looking For

• English ECTs or fully qualified English Teachers.


• Experience teaching English within UK secondary school classrooms.


• Strong knowledge of the English curriculum.


• Experience teaching GCSE English and familiarity with relevant examination boards.


• A calm, professional and engaging classroom presence.


• Clear and confident communication skills.


• Flexibility, reliability and a genuine passion for supporting student progress.

Safeguarding

Smile Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be expected to undertake the necessary compliance checks, including Prohibited List, Barred List, DBS and qualification checks.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.