English Teacher New

Location: Liverpool
Contract Type: Full-Time / Permanent (or specify)

We are currently seeking a passionate and fully qualified English Teacher to join a range of well-established secondary schools across Liverpool. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated educator to inspire a love of literature, language, and communication in students within supportive and diverse school environments.

The successful candidate will deliver engaging lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with opportunities to teach Key Stage 5 depending on experience. You will play a key role in developing students’ reading, writing, and analytical skills, helping them achieve strong academic outcomes.

• Plan and deliver engaging, creative, and well-structured English lessons in line with the national curriculum
• Teach across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 experience desirable)
• Deliver both English Language and English Literature
• Assess, monitor, and track student progress, providing clear and constructive feedback
• Differentiate teaching to meet the needs of all learners, including SEN and higher achievers
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment
• Prepare students for GCSE (and A-Level where applicable) examinations
• Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development
• Participate in parents’ evenings, school events, and professional development opportunities

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Degree in English or a related subject
• Experience teaching English within a UK secondary school setting
• Strong subject knowledge in both English Language and Literature
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills
• A passion for literacy and student development
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils
• Ability to motivate and inspire learners of all abilities

• Experience teaching GCSE and/or A-Level English
• Strong track record of improving student attainment
• Familiarity with the Liverpool education landscape
• Experience delivering intervention programmes to support literacy
• Use of innovative teaching methods or digital learning tools

• Opportunities to work in a variety of welcoming and supportive secondary schools across Liverpool
• Competitive salary aligned with MPS/UPS
• Access to continuous professional development and career progression opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive staff teams
• A positive school culture focused on staff wellbeing and student success

To apply, please submit your CV.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and early applications are encouraged.

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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.
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