Teacher of English

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Alton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free safeguarding training

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting an engaging and adaptable Teacher of English for secondary schools across Alton. This full-time role covers KS3 and KS4, with responsibilities including delivering a rich range of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and drama, planning, marking and providing feedback to support GCSE English Language and Literature.

Applicants should hold QTS or an equivalent qualification, demonstrate strong classroom management and be committed to safeguarding and high learner

Qualifications

• Hold QTS or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Be confident teaching English across KS3 and KS4.
• Demonstrate strong classroom and behaviour management.
• Communicate subject knowledge clearly and enthusiastically.
• Maintain high expectations for every learner.
• Be collaborative, reflective and committed to safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Deliver inspiring English lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Teach a rich range of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and drama.
• Develop confident readers, writers and speakers.
• Prepare students for GCSE English Language and Literature.
• Plan, mark and assess in line with department expectations.
• Provide meaningful feedback that supports progress.
• Adapt teaching for different starting points and learning needs.
• Establish a positive and purposeful classroom.
• Contribute to literacy, enrichment and wider school life.

Skills

QTS

KS3/KS4 teaching

Classroom management

Literacy development

Job description

Teacher of English – Alton

Full-Time | Long-Term and Permanent Opportunities | KS3 and KS4

Make Every Word Matter

Are you a passionate English Teacher who believes that great teaching can open doors, broaden horizons and give every student the confidence to communicate?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting an engaging and adaptable Teacher of English for secondary schools across Alton.

Local schools combine academic ambition with strong pastoral support and inclusive learning environments. Their curricula aim to develop confident, resilient and independent learners with secure literacy skills, specialist subject knowledge and the ability to respond positively to challenge.

The Role

As an English Teacher, you will:

• Deliver inspiring English lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Teach a rich range of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and drama
• Develop confident readers, writers and speakers
• Prepare students for GCSE English Language and Literature
• Plan, mark and assess in line with department expectations
• Provide meaningful feedback that supports progress
• Adapt teaching for different starting points and learning needs
• Establish a positive and purposeful classroom
• Contribute to literacy, enrichment and wider school life

What We Are Looking For

You will:

• Hold QTS or an equivalent recognised qualification
• Be confident teaching English across KS3 and KS4
• Demonstrate strong classroom and behaviour management
• Communicate subject knowledge clearly and enthusiastically
• Maintain high expectations for every learner
• Be collaborative, reflective and committed to safeguarding

Applications are welcomed from experienced English teachers and ECTs.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

• All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
• 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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