English Teacher / ECT Considered

AWD online; Southampton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exceptional opportunity awaits a passionate English Teacher eager to inspire students and shape their futures. This role offers a chance to join a supportive Education Trust, providing a bespoke ECT program that ensures comprehensive guidance for new educators. The English department is dedicated to fostering a love of literature and offers a well-resourced curriculum that engages students with classic texts and powerful themes. With a focus on professional development and career progression, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their community while enjoying a competitive salary and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Exceptional CPD

Career progression

On-Site leisure centre

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free parking

Excellent transport links

Teachers' pension scheme

Supportive community

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status or ECT status required.
• Ability to inspire and motivate students essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach well-structured lessons and adapt to students' needs.
• Contribute to the dynamic curriculum and foster a love of reading.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Lesson Planning

Adaptability

Organizational Skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

ECT Status

Job description

English Teacher who is passionate and creative, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a love for teaching is required for an Education Trust based in Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire.

Calling All ECTs!

The Trust warmly welcomes applications from experienced staff or ECTs, including those due to qualify in summer 2025 for a September 2025 start. They offer a bespoke school-led ECT programme, providing comprehensive support and guidance to help you thrive in your teaching career. An excellent ECT package is available.

SALARY: £31,650 - £49,084 per annum (Actual) MPR/UPR + Benefits

LOCATION: Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

Are you a passionate and creative English Teacher eager to inspire students and shape their futures? We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a dynamic English Teacher with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a love for teaching to join an exceptional English Department.

As the English Teacher you will be given a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference. Each school within the Trust follows their own bespoke, resourced and skilfully planned curriculum.

What makes the English department special?

• Dedicated support: Benefit from the assistance of a dedicated Core Progress assistant, solely focused on supporting students and staff.
• Engaging curriculum: Teach a thoroughly planned and resourced curriculum across all year groups, building a coherent and robust "5-year journey" for students.
• Opportunities to shape lessons: Contribute to the ongoing evolution of this dynamic curriculum which is evaluated and reflected on continually as a team.
• Reading for pleasure: Foster a love of reading in KS3 with dedicated fortnightly lessons in the well-equipped LRC.
• Classic texts & powerful themes: Engage students with compelling KS4 texts like Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, A Christmas Carol, An Inspector Calls, Macbeth, and the "Power and Conflict" poetry anthology.
• Continuous growth: Benefit from a robust CPD program, including whole-school sessions, curriculum meetings, workshops, and opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues.
• Enriching experiences: Develop students' cultural capital through a diverse range of trips and co-curricular activities.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

As an English Teacher you will need:

• Qualified Teacher Status – or ECT status.
• Ability to set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
• Ability to plan and teach well-structured lessons.
• Ability to adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils.
• Excellent inter-personal skills, with enthusiasm and energy.
• Approachability and the ability to deal sensitively with staff, parents & children.
• Excellent administrative and organisational abilities, and an eye for detail.

BENEFITS

• Make a difference: Shape the futures of children in the community.
• Competitive salary: A highly competitive salary package.
• Exceptional CPD: Invest in your future with the high-quality professional development program.
• Career progression: Explore numerous opportunities for career advancement.
• On-Site leisure centre: Enjoy discounted staff membership at the modern on-site Leisure Centre.
• Cycle-to-work scheme: Take advantage of a tax-efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme.
• Free parking: Benefit from free and ample on-site parking.
• Excellent transport links: Enjoy convenient access to public transportation.
• Teachers' pension scheme: Secure your future with enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
• Supportive community: Be part of a welcoming, supportive, friendly, and sociable team.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school will ensure that all their recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service / DBS checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.

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JOB REF: AWDO-P13290