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English Teacher | KS3, KS4 & KS5 | Outstanding Professional Growth Position: Temporary (Fixed-Term) Salary: £140 - £220 per day (Paid to Scale) Start Date: Immediate / Next Term Elevate Your Career in a "School for the Future" Are you an ambitious English Teacher looking for a school in Chafford Hundred that truly invests in your professional growth? We are seeking a dedicated practitioner to join a high-performing English Department within a renowned academy known for its "can-do" attitude. This is an opportunity to work in an environment where "Grit, Zest, and Responsibility" aren't just keywords-they are the core traits we nurture in every student and staff member. Whether you are looking to refine your pedagogy through the Federation's market-leading CPD or seeking a school that values a "front and centre" approach to the arts and humanities, this role offers a premier platform for your career.
Job Responsibility:
Deliver a knowledge-rich curriculum aligned with GCSE English Language and Literature specifications, ensuring students find their voice and see the world through a diverse range of texts
Use data-driven interventions to ensure all students regardless of background reach their projected Flight Path and thrive
Maintain a focused and inclusive environment using the academy's firm but fair approach to behaviour management
Contribute to the holistic development of students, encouraging the resilience, empathy, and confidence needed to succeed beyond the classroom
Requirements:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Degree: BA/MA in English Literature, English Language, or a closely related Humanities field
Experience: A proven history of teaching English within a UK secondary setting (KS3 & KS4
KS5 experience is a plus)
Compliance: A valid enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply) and a total commitment to safeguarding
Nice to have:
121 teaching experience
ability to communicate with parents
ability to work well under pressure
able to inspire
be a role model
building rapport with children
career driven
communication
effective discipline
empathy
engaging
excellent time management
FMS experience
good behaviour management skills
good classroom management
good communication skills
good sense of humour
high expectations
keen to contribute to the life of the school
key stage 3 experience
key stage 4 experience
key stage 5 experience
knowledge of A-level specification
knowledge of curriculum
knowledge of GCSE specification
knowledge of subject
motivated
partake in extra curricular activities
passion for education
SEN experience
set clear objectives
SIMS experience
sixth form experience
teaching assistant experience
team player
work well autonomously
years 7-11 experience
What we offer:
Scale-Matched Pay (MPS/UPS scales £140 - £220 per day)
A Culture of Belonging (benefit from a deeply supportive Circle of staff and students)
Unrivalled Professional Development (access bespoke leadership pathways and instructional coaching via one of the UK's most successful multi-academy trusts)
Work-Life Balance (join a team that utilises shared resources and sensible feedback policies)