English Teacher

English Teacher

Location: Chinnor

Salary:  MPS / UPS

Contract: Full-time

Start Date: September 2026

Application Closing Date: 10^th August 2026

Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated English Teacher looking for your next opportunity? We are seeking a passionate English Teacher to join a welcoming and supportive secondary school, where you will play a key role in inspiring students and supporting their academic, personal, and social development. The successful candidate will deliver engaging and challenging English lessons, helping students to develop their confidence, creativity, literacy skills, and appreciation of literature and language.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, creative, and well-structured English lessons in line with the National Curriculum.
• Teach a broad range of English topics, including literature, language, reading, writing, speaking, and communication skills.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment that encourages students to participate, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential.
• Assess, monitor, and record students' progress, using assessment data to inform planning and provide targeted support where required.
• Support students in developing strong reading, writing, analytical, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
• Prepare and support students for examinations and assessments where appropriate.
• Promote positive behaviour and high expectations in line with the school's behaviour policy.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, teaching assistants, parents, and the wider school team to support students' progress and wellbeing.
• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are followed at all times.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of the English National Curriculum and examination requirements where applicable.
• Excellent subject knowledge across English Language and Literature.
• The ability to plan and deliver engaging, differentiated, and inclusive lessons.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• A passion for English and the ability to inspire and motivate students.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and teamwork skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Why Apply?

• Full-time opportunity within a welcoming and inclusive school.
• A rewarding role supporting pupils’ educational experience.
• Access to training and professional development opportunities.
• Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £150 collectively.

How to Apply

For more information or to apply, please contact Saba on 01494 840 527, or apply below.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, and must be willing to comply with all safeguarding requirements.