English Teacher

2 days ago

StokeonTrent, United Kingdom Simply Education Ltd Full time

Job Title: English Teacher

Location: Secondary School - Stoke-on-Trent Start Date: ASAP Contract Type: [Long-term]

About the Role

Simply Education are delighted to be working in partnership with an Ofsted-rated Good secondary school in the Stoke-on-Trent area. The school is seeking a passionate and dedicated English Teacher to join their thriving English department. This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire students to develop a love of literature, language, and communication, while helping them achieve their academic potential.

Staff at the school consistently highlight the supportive environment and collaborative culture that has been established. If you're looking to join a team where teachers feel valued, encouraged, and empowered to make a real impact, this could be the role for you.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver engaging and challenging English lessons across KS3 and KS4 in line with the national curriculum.

Plan and deliver lessons that foster creativity, critical thinking, and strong literacy skills.

Teach a range of texts, genres, and writing styles, from Shakespeare to contemporary literature.

Assess, record, and report on student progress and attainment.

Provide constructive feedback to support student growth and achievement.

Maintain discipline and encourage high standards of behaviour, punctuality, and effort.

Support students in developing confidence in reading, writing, and speaking.

Prepare students for GCSE examinations and other assessments.

Collaborate with colleagues to develop schemes of work and innovative teaching strategies.

Organise and contribute to extracurricular activities such as reading clubs, creative writing workshops, or drama productions.

Communicate effectively with parents and carers to support student development.

Contribute to whole-school initiatives and the wider life of the school community.

Key Skills & Qualities

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

Strong subject knowledge in English and a genuine passion for literature and language.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Effective classroom and behaviour management techniques.

Ability to inspire and motivate students of varying abilities.

Empathy, patience, and adaptability when working with students requiring additional support.

Essential Requirements

QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.

Experience teaching English in line with the national curriculum.

An enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

Desirable

Experience supporting students with SEN.

Experience leading extracurricular activities related to English.

Commitment to inclusive education and promoting equal opportunities.

Apply Now

If you're a passionate and qualified English Teacher ready to inspire the next generation in the Stoke-on-Trent area, we want to hear from you

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV. For an informal chat, contact: Sadir Abdul, Secondary Recruitment Consultant - Simply Education Cheshire Office, Nantwich

All applicants will undergo an interview (online or in person) and full safeguarding checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check. Offers are subject to the completion of these checks

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