KS3 English Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Fairlands Middle School; Cheddar; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairlands Middle School in England seeks a dedicated KS3 teacher to plan and deliver inspiring lessons, develop literacy skills, and promote a love of reading. The role requires a strong subject knowledge base and an engaging, student-centered approach to learning.

The successful candidate will foster positive relationships with pupils, show creativity in lesson design, and contribute to a supportive school community focused on high standards of literacy and achievement.

Qualifications

• Plan and deliver inspirational lessons for KS3.
• Deep subject knowledge and understanding of how children learn.
• Organised approach to teaching and building positive relationships with students.
• Understanding of the KS3 curriculum and its live delivery to raise reading and writing confidence.
• Innovative, creative and enthusiastic teaching to maximise pupil outcomes.
• Passion for developing literacy and promoting a love of reading and literature.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver inspirational lessons.
• Demonstrate deep subject knowledge and adapt to how pupils learn.
• Maintain an organised classroom and build positive pupil relationships.

Skills

Lesson planning

Subject knowledge

Classroom organisation

KS3 curriculum understanding

Creativity in teaching

Literacy development

Job description

• The ability to plan and deliver inspirational lessons.
• Deep subject knowledge, and an understanding of how children learn.
• An organised approach to teaching and learning and the ability to make positive relationships with students.
• An understanding of the curriculum for Key Stage 3, and the skills to bring this to life for our pupils, building their confidence in reading in writing.
• An innovative, creative and enthusiastic approach to achieve the very best outcomes for our students.
• A passion for developing literacy skills and promoting a love of reading, writing and literature of all kinds to our pupils.