English Teacher (KS3/KS4) - Maternity Cover from September (1 Year Contract) New

A vibrant and ambitious secondary school is seeking a passionate and creative English Teacher to join its dedicated team. We are looking for an inspiring classroom practitioner who can engage, motivate and challenge students across KS3 and KS4, with KS5 teaching available for the right candidate or someone eager to develop into post-16 teaching in the future.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a school community that values resilience, creativity and relationships at the heart of learning. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy working with students from diverse backgrounds, and be committed to helping every learner achieve success.

The school serves a richly multicultural community and offers the chance to make a genuine impact within a supportive and collaborative department. Students bring a wide range of experiences and abilities to the classroom, and the school is looking for someone who can combine high expectations with strong classroom presence, adaptability and a positive sense of humour.

The Role

• Teaching English Language and Literature across KS3 and KS4
• KS5 teaching available for suitable candidates, or opportunities to develop towards KS5 delivery
• Planning and delivering engaging, creative and inclusive lessons
• Supporting students with varying levels of literacy and English language acquisition
• Building strong relationships that promote excellent progress and positive behaviour for learning

The School Offers

• A welcoming and supportive English department
• Opportunities for progression and professional development
• A diverse and energetic school community
• Well-resourced classrooms and collaborative planning support
• The opportunity to make a real difference to young people’s lives
• Staff Car Park

The school welcomes applications from experienced teachers and strong ECTs who are enthusiastic, resilient and committed to inclusive education.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.