English Teacher

Job Title: Teacher of English Location: Corby, Northamptonshire Start Date: January 2025 Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience About the school: This academy is a thriving secondary school committed to excellence in education. Located in Corby, Northamptonshire, they are dedicated to nurturing the academic and personal growth of thier students. They foster a supportive and engaging learning environment, encouraging students to achieve their full potential through a balanced curriculum and extensive extracurricular opportunities. The Role: We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Teacher of English to join their dynamic team from January 2025. This is a full-time role involving full teaching responsibilities. As a key member of the English department, you will inspire and challenge students across Key Stages 3 and 4, encouraging a lifelong love of language and literature. Key Responsibilities: Plan and deliver high-quality English lessons that are engaging and accessible, promoting academic achievement and personal growth. Monitor and assess student progress, providing constructive feedback and support to ensure each student reaches their potential. Develop and implement innovative teaching methods, adapting lessons to meet the needs of individual students. Prepare students for GCSE examinations, with a focus on both subject mastery and exam readiness. Collaborate with colleagues to create a cohesive curriculum and contribute to the ongoing development of the English department. Participate actively in school-wide initiatives and extracurricular activities, fostering a positive and inclusive school culture. About You: The successful candidate will be a dedicated and passionate English teacher with the following qualifications and attributes: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a degree in English or a related field. Proven experience in teaching English at the secondary level, preferably with experience in preparing students for GCSEs. Strong knowledge of the English curriculum and a commitment to maintaining high educational standards. Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate students. A team player who is eager to contribute to the department and the wider school community. Commitment to ongoing professional development and a reflective approach to teaching practice. Why Join the school? Be part of a supportive and motivated team with a shared commitment to student success. Access to high-quality professional development opportunities to enhance your teaching career. A welcoming school community with strong values and an inclusive ethos. Excellent facilities and resources to support both teaching and learning. How to Apply: If you are an experienced and passionate Teacher of English looking for a new opportunity in January 2025, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your CV and we will be in touch to discuss this role in further detail. Teaching Personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. 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. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website