English Teacher for maternity cover in Bolton

Simply Education Ltd; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking a passionate English Teacher to join an alternative provision in Bolton. This full-time role commences as soon as possible, focusing on delivering high-quality lessons to students with SEMH needs. The ideal candidate will have Qualified Teacher Status and a strong passion for English, ensuring an inclusive environment that supports diverse learning needs. Benefits include dedicated support, competitive pay, and minimal administration requirements.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant support

Access to free professional development courses

Competitive rates of pay

Minimal administration

Qualifications

• Experience teaching English at the secondary level.
• Passion for English language and literature.
• Ability to adapt teaching strategies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess high-quality English lessons.
• Differentiate instruction for diverse student needs.
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

QTS

English subject knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Greater Manchester, BL6 Robyn Doolan All / Full Time £ - £

Starting ASAP

Role

English Teacher

Location

Bolton

Salary

M1-UPS3 (Dependent on Experience)

Hours

Monday to Friday, Full-time

About the school

We are working with an alternative provision based in Bolton who are looking for an English teacher to join their school to cover maternity leave. Pupils in this setting are aged 11-19 and all have an EHCP in place. The school focuses on vocational studies and has amazing facilities for the students to thrive including well equipped kitchens for food technology, woodwork studio and a garage to study to be a mechanic. The school understands that the conventional classroom environment is not in the best interests of the students therefore there is a huge emphasis on vocational and hands on learning opportunities. This setting offers a varied curriculum which includes academic and vocational studies with an opportunity for students to reach their full potential.

Role

This School is seeking a passionate and committed English Teacher to join the team and inspire students to achieve their full potential. This is a full-time contract starting as soon as possible. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in delivering engaging and effective English lessons to students.

Key Responsibilities for the English Teacher

• Plan, deliver, and assess high-quality English lessons that cater to the diverse needs of students with SEMH needs
• Differentiate instruction to ensure all students can access the curriculum and achieve their potential
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes student engagement and positive behaviour
• Monitor and track student progress, providing regular feedback and support to help students achieve their goals
• Collaborate with colleagues, support staff, and external agencies to provide a holistic approach to student support and development
• Build strong relationships with students, parents, and carers to support the overall well-being and academic progress of each student

Requirements for the English Teacher

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with experience teaching English at secondary level
• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for English language and literature
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents
• Ability to adapt teaching strategies to meet the individual needs of students and promote inclusive practice
• A commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice

Advantages of working in an alternative provision

• Shorter working hours which will help you to establish a better work life balance.
• Smaller class sizes where you can really get to know your students
• Flexibility within the curriculum meaning you can be creative with your approach
• Satisfaction in supporting and seeing students reach their full potential.

The key benefits for working with Simply Education are

• Your own dedicated consultant who will support, advise, and guide you through the registration process.
• Daily access to your dedicated consultant via phone / text / email – That can answer any arising questions or needs.
• Exclusive access to our Professional Learning Specialists – We offer several SEND courses such as Autism Awareness, De-escalation Practices, An introduction to the role of a Teaching Assistant and Behaviour management. All our courses are completely free and will help you to upskill your understanding and approach.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Minimal administration; We process all timesheets for you ensuring the pay is always on time.
• Email and SMS verification of bookings – For all bookings you will receive a booking confirmation and directs to the school. You will also have access to an online diary system where you can view your bookings and update your availability.