English Teacher

**Secondary English Teacher**

**January 23 start**

**MPS**

Starting immediately, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and knowledgeable Secondary Teacher, responsible for teaching English to mixed ability groups of pupils aged 11 to 16 years (Key Stage 3 and 4).

This Good Ofsted rated College in Leicestershire, is an inclusive learning environment committed to engaging and inspiring pupils to achieve their potential | that prides itself on its dedication to promoting a positive and inspiring framework where achievementsare recognised and celebrated | that develops well-rounded, confident and responsible individuals who aspire to achieve, learn and grow.

**Development and opportunity**

This is the ideal opportunity if you are looking for a teaching position that will challenge you to use a variety of teaching methods and new developments in the curriculum to teach a range of year groups, containing pupils of various abilities, attitudesand experiences.

**Skills focus**

You will play a key role in engaging and helping each pupil to achieve their potential combining your knowledge of learning and teaching strategies with your passion for making English understandable and exciting.

**Culture and inclusion**

Leading by example, working closely with colleagues to plan the school's work and with parents to ensure a supportive learning environment both at home and at school, you will be helping to shape a pupil's knowledge and build on their unique personalityand skills.

**Personality focus**

An energetic, hands-on teaching style is needed to explain things to classes that consist of pupils of different experiences and abilities with clarity and enthusiasm, presenting information in an accessible way, demonstrating not just what, but also whyand how.

**Roles and Responsibilities**

**General skills**

As a Secondary Teacher you will have:

- Sound knowledge of a variety of teaching methods and the ability to design lessons, courses and projects.
- A dedication to creating the best conditions and environment for learning and developing skills.
- A desire to bring out the best in others and ensure they have the motivation to work towards achieving their potential.
- The ability to communicate with, engage and inspire pupils.
- The ability to hold a pupil's interest and encourage them to be excited about learning and their future prospects.
- The ability to work well with others and autonomously.
- A flexible and open to change attitude.
- A positive and ambitious outlook and the ability to inspire this in others.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Patience and the ability to remain calm in sometimes stressful situations.
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- A positive outlook and ability to inspire positivity in others.
- The ability to use a computer and the primary office software packages competently, including - Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

**Personal traits**

To be a good fit for a Secondary Teacher role you need to be:

- Knowledgeable and resourceful.
- Positive and outgoing.
- Supportive and understanding.
- Trustworthy and ethical.
- Motivational and engaging.
- Inspiring and hands-on.
- Energetic and enthusiastic.
- Assertive and confident.
- Empathetic and compassTake responsibility for the academic progress of each pupil.

**Qualifications/Licences/Certifications**

Essential
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, Maths and Science.
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Previous secondary school teaching experience.
- Great English language and Mathematical skills.
- Fluent level of English, both spoken and written.

At Career Teachers we are fully compliant with Agency Worker Regulations, ensuring you receive equal treatment for pay and conditions after a 12 week qualifying period. Please ask for further details.

All quoted rates are inclusive of 12.07% holiday pay.
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