Qualified English Teacher

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD & mentoring

Wellbeing & work-life balance

Curriculum involvement

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a passionate English teacher to inspire a love of language and literature in pupils across Key Stages in a Plymouth school.

The role covers planning, delivering, and assessing high-quality English lessons, with a focus on literacy, critical thinking, and creativity. You’ll join a supportive department and benefit from ongoing CPD and school-wide development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or is working towards it (ECTs welcome).
• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for English language and literature.
• Demonstrates excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students.
• Works collaboratively and contributes positively to team and school life.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and effective English lessons across Key Stages, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, and achievement.
• Plan, assess, and monitor pupil progress in line with school policies and national curriculum expectations.
• Create a purposeful classroom environment with high-quality displays that celebrate learning.
• Contribute to the development of schemes of learning and departmental initiatives.
• Promote literacy, critical thinking, and creativity through an inclusive and inspiring approach.
• Play an active role as a Form Tutor, supporting the academic and emotional wellbeing of your tutor group.
• Participate in whole-school CPD, school events, and enrichment activities.

Skills

QTS/ECT status

English knowledge

Classroom management

Safeguarding

Team collaboration

Education

QTS or working towards it (ECTs welcome)

Job description

Are you a passionate and dedicated English teacher who wants to inspire a love of language and literature in young people? We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed teacher to join our supportive and forward-thinking English department.

As part of our teaching team, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality education, supporting student progress, and contributing to the wider life of the school. Whether you are an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher, you’ll receive the support, professional development, and resources you need to thrive.

About the Role

You will:

• Deliver engaging and effective English lessons across Key Stages, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, and achievement.

• Plan, assess, and monitor pupil progress in line with school policies and national curriculum expectations.

• Create a purposeful classroom environment with high-quality displays that celebrate learning.

• Contribute to the development of schemes of learning and departmental initiatives.

• Promote literacy, critical thinking, and creativity through an inclusive and inspiring approach.

• Play an active role as a Form Tutor, supporting the academic and emotional wellbeing of your tutor group.

• Participate in whole-school CPD, school events, and enrichment activities.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or is working towards it (ECTs welcome).

• Has strong subject knowledge and a passion for English language and literature.

• Demonstrates excellent classroom management and communication skills.

• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students.

• Works collaboratively and contributes positively to team and school life.

What We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive team environment.

• A commitment to your professional growth, including CPD and mentoring opportunities.

• A focus on wellbeing and work-life balance.

• Opportunities to contribute to the wider curriculum and school community.

Safeguarding:
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 successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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