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Are you looking for a teaching environment where your creativity in the classroom is truly celebrated? Are you eager to collaborate with a forward-thinking team that puts student well being at the heart of learning? Is it time to take your passion for English literature and language to a school that matches your ambition? About the Role This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and passionate English Teacher to secure a full-time position starting in September. Operating in a third-person capacity, the successful educator will take full ownership of planning, delivering, and assessing high-quality English Language and Literature lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 (with potential opportunities for Key Stage 5 depending on experience). The role demands an individual who can craft a love for reading and analytical writing, making complex texts accessible and exciting for a diverse student body. As a core subject teacher, the individual will play a pivotal role in boosting academic attainment and preparing students thoroughly for their GCSE examinations. About the School Situated in the heart of Leeds, this secondary school is a bustling, inclusive, and highly regarded educational institution. The school pride themselves on a warm, community-focused ethos where both staff and students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Boasting modern facilities, extensive resources for the English department, and a highly structured behaviour management system, the school provides an environment where teachers can actually focus on teaching. It is an environment that celebrates diversity, promotes mental well-being, and fosters a collaborative staff room culture where resources and ideas are shared freely.
Job Responsibility
Lesson Delivery: Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality English lessons that align with the National Curriculum guidelines
Exam Preparation: Prepare Key Stage 4 students effectively for their upcoming GCSE English Language and Literature examinations
Progress Tracking: Consistently assess, mark, and record student work, providing constructive feedback to guide their academic development
Differentiated Learning: Adapt teaching materials to support both high-achieving students and those requiring additional educational support (SEND)
Classroom Management: Implement the school's behaviour policy consistently to maintain a focused, safe, and positive learning atmosphere
Form Tutor Duties: Act as a Form Tutor, providing pastoral care and guidance to a designated cohort of students
Department Collaboration: Attend departmental meetings to share best practices, design schemes of work, and moderate student assessments
Parental Engagement: Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress, including attending parents' evenings
Data Analysis: Analyse student performance data to identify learning gaps and implement effective intervention strategies
Extracurricular Support: Contribute to the wider school community by assisting with literacy initiatives, book clubs, or school events
Requirements
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent, recognised UK teaching qualification
A current Enhanced Child DBS registered on the Update Service (or a willingness to apply for one)
Deep and up-to-date knowledge of the UK National Curriculum for English at Key Stages 3 and 4
Eligibility to work in the UK
What we offer
A supportive, collaborative working environment
Opportunities for career progression and ongoing professional development
The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of students
Competitive salary and benefits package
A Refer a Friend scheme where you could earn a £300 Love2shop voucher (subject to terms and conditions)