Teacher of English

Teaching Vacancies; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies in Market Drayton is seeking an experienced English teacher to join our team. You will deliver English across Key Stage 3, 4 and 5 within a caring academy, contributing to a broad curriculum and supporting student progress.

You may provide cover, manage a tutor group, and participate in department planning while adhering to safeguarding and staff development processes. The school emphasizes collaboration, professional growth, and a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching English to KS3- KS5.
• Ability to provide cover and manage a tutor group.
• Participation in curriculum development and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Teach English at Key Stage 3, 4 and 5.
• Contribute to other areas of the curriculum when required.
• Provide cover for lessons and maintain PPA allocation.
• Be responsible for a tutor group.
• Be part of a duty team and undertake responsibilities as required.
• Uphold teaching standards and develop schemes of work and resources.

Skills

English teaching

Job description

Newcastle Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 1HF

Pay:

Meets national minimum wage

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

12/10/2026

About this job

What skills and experience we're looking for PURPOSE To ensure quality first teaching gives every child the skills to achieve in a caring environment.

MAIN ACTIVITIES TO THE PARTICULAR DUTIES:

• Teach English at Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5,
• contribute to other areas of the curriculum as and when necessary,
• provide cover for the lessons of other teachers as and when required, whilst maintaining teachers PPA allocation,
• be responsible for a tutor group,
• be a part of a duty team and undertake the responsibilities desired.

TEACHING AND LEARNING

adhere to Teaching Standards

maintain behaviour for learning in accordance with the Academy’s procedures and to encourage good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework

contribute to the development of schemes of work, assessments, resources and displays

keep up to date with marking, assessments and data entry

keep an accurate teaching record CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

contribute to the team responsibility for a subject or aspect of the school’s work and develop plans which identify clear targets and success criteria for its development and/or preservation.

contribute to whole school’s development activities STANDARDS AND QUALITY ASSURANCE

uphold department, school and Trust procedures, policies and plans

represent the department in cross-curricular working parties

attend Department, Year Team meetings and events to fully support the department, the school and the Multi-Academy Trust

attend relevant INSET courses and meetings within the Trust and with outside agencies

take a professional approach to all aspects of the work

respect confidentiality: all confidential information should not be released to unauthorised persons COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITIES

ensure effective dialogue with parents in accordance with school policies

attend and support community events as required STAFF DEVELOPMENT

take part in the Academy’s staff development programme by participating in arrangements for further training and professional development

continue personal development in relevant areas including subject knowledge and teaching methods

ensure effective and efficient deployment of classroom support

contribute to the delivery of relevant training programmes

work as a member of the department team to contribute to positive effective working relationships within the Academy Trust What the school offers its staff well-equipped classrooms with a variety of facilities

an enthusiastic and supportive department team

excellent professional learning and support at every stage in your career, with opportunity for continued personal development through our talent pathway

career development opportunities including funded NPQ’s

a full extra-curricular programme with opportunities for enrichment activities for all

a core belief in staff wellbeing and work life balance for all, evidenced in policy and practice

benefits including funded counselling, physiotherapy and GP and other medical support Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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