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Temporary Secondary English Teacher | Key Stage 3 & 4. Are you a highly motivated and qualified Secondary English Teacher seeking a rewarding, fixed-term opportunity? We are looking for an exceptional practitioner to join our successful and forward-thinking secondary school starting in January. This full-time, temporary post is ideal for a dedicated professional ready to take ownership of their own classes and contribute fully to the departmental success within Key Stage 3 (KS3) and Key Stage 4 (KS4).
Job Responsibility:
Plan, deliver, and assess high-quality, engaging lessons in English Language and English Literature
Responsible for a full timetable of classes, ensuring exceptional progress and positive outcomes for all students aged 11-16
Use formative and summative assessment strategies to effectively guide student learning, particularly focusing on preparing Key Stage 4 students for their GCSE examinations
Take full responsibility for the learning and achievement of all pupils in your classes, including planning, preparation, and detailed marking
Contributing to the development of English schemes of work
Assessing student progress and providing timely feedback
Undertaking a form tutor role
Actively participating in whole-school life and training
Requirements:
Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree in English or a closely related literary/linguistic field
Possesses recent, demonstrable experience teaching KS3 English and KS4 (GCSE) English Language and Literature
Exhibits excellent classroom management and organisational skills
Is passionate about literature, language, and communication and committed to raising student attainment
Demonstrates a strong understanding of the National Curriculum requirements for English
Is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils
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:
Competitive pro-rata salary paid weekly
Robust Continuous Professional Development (CPD) program
Chance to work within a highly collaborative and supportive departmental team