Teacher of English

TeacherActive; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational recruitment agency is seeking a passionate English Teacher for a secondary school in Coventry. This role offers a supportive working environment with strong leadership, excellent professional development opportunities, and a focus on maintaining high academic standards. Candidates should possess Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience teaching across KS3 and KS4. The school fosters a welcoming community and prioritizes the wellbeing of its staff and students.

Benefits

Excellent CPD and career progression opportunities

Supportive and well-established English department

Strong leadership with focus on professional development

Qualifications

• Strong subject knowledge in English is essential.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or working towards it is required.
• Ability to teach across KS3 and KS4 with KS5 being desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging English lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Plan lessons aligned with the national curriculum.
• Assess pupil progress and adapt teaching to meet individual needs.
• Contribute to departmental planning, moderation, and curriculum development.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and classroom routines.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge in English

Strong classroom management skills

Ability to teach across KS3 and KS4

Reflective and collaborative approach

Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

English Teacher Secondary School (Coventry)

Key Stages 3 & 4 Permanent / Long-term Opportunity

Introduction to the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and committed English Teacher to join a thriving secondary school in Coventry. This role would suit either an ECT English Teacher seeking a strong induction and mentoring programme, or an experienced English Teacher looking to join a department with high expectations, clear structure, and a shared commitment to literacy and progress.

As an English Teacher, you will be part of a collaborative department focused on developing confident readers, writers, and communicators. The English team works closely to ensure consistent approaches to curriculum delivery and assessment across all key stages.

Introduction to the School

The school is a large, inclusive secondary school located in Coventry, serving a diverse local community. It is recognised for high academic standards, strong behaviour systems, and a culture that promotes respect, ambition, and personal growth.

Leadership is visible and supportive, ensuring every English Teacher receives high-quality CPD, clear guidance, and manageable expectations. Staff wellbeing and workload balance are genuine priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering engaging English lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Planning lessons aligned with the national curriculum
• Assessing pupil progress and adapting teaching to meet individual needs
• Contributing to departmental planning, moderation, and curriculum development
• Maintaining high standards of behaviour and classroom routines
• Supporting pupils with a range of abilities, including SEND

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or working towards it
• Strong subject knowledge in English
• Ability to teach across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 desirable)
• Strong classroom management skills
• A reflective and collaborative approach
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare

Why Apply?

• A supportive and well-established English department
• Clear behaviour systems that allow teachers to focus on teaching
• Strong leadership with a focus on professional development
• Excellent CPD and career progression opportunities
• A welcoming school community in Coventry

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We are an equal opportunities employer.