Job Title: Teacher of English
Location: Hatfield
Start Date: February 2025 or ASAP
Contract Type: Full-Time
Salary: In line with MPS/UPS
About the school
The School is a secondary school located in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, known for its commitment to academic achievement and personal development. The school offers a broad curriculum, focusing on providing students with a well-rounded education that includes a variety of subjects and extracurricular activities. With a dedicated team of teachers and staff, the school strives to create a supportive and inclusive environment where students can thrive. The school emphasizes core values such as respect, responsibility, and resilience, preparing students for their future endeavors.
About the local area
Hatfield is a historic town in Hertfordshire, England, known for its blend of rich heritage and modern development. Famous for Hatfield House, the childhood home of Queen Elizabeth I, the town offers a mix of cultural landmarks and green spaces. It is also home to the University of Hertfordshire, adding a youthful and vibrant atmosphere. Hatfield benefits from excellent transport links, making it an attractive destination for commuters to London. With a range of shopping, dining, and recreational options, it’s a lively town with a strong sense of community.
About the role
The school is looking for a Teacher of English to join the successful English department. You will be responsible for;
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- Teaching: Delivering engaging and effective English lessons to students in Key Stages 3 and 4 (Years 7-11).
- Planning & Preparation: Developing lesson plans and resources that cater to a wide range of abilities and learning styles, ensuring that all students are challenged and supported.
- Assessment & Feedback: Regularly assessing students’ progress, providing constructive feedback, and using data to inform planning and improve student outcomes.
- Classroom Management: Maintaining high standards of behaviour, creating a positive and productive classroom environment.
- Collaboration: Working closely with the department and wider school staff to deliver an integrated and cohesive curriculum.
- Professional Development: Engaging in ongoing professional development opportunities to improve teaching practice and stay up-to-date with educational developments.
Am I suitable?
The successful candidate for the Teacher of English position will have to have:
- Qualified Teacher Status
- ECT applications also welcomed
- Degree or Higher in relevant field
- At least 1 year teaching experience to Secondary age pupils
- Unqualified Teacher applications will be considered if the candidate can showcase a vast experience of teaching GCSE and/or A Level English
About Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel is the UK’s largest recruitment agency for education staff and are currently supporting schools across Hatfield with their staffing needs. We have variety of vacancies across Hatfield and the surrounding areas for a variety of subjects including English. At Teaching Personnel, we are looking for engaging, encouraging, and excellent staff that would be an asset to our fantastic partner schools.
Why work with Teaching Personnel?
• Teaching Personnel is renowned for its commitment to supporting educators in finding fulfilling roles that match their skills and preferences.
• Be the first to hear about a wide range of teaching positions across various educational settings, from primary to secondary schools and special educational needs (SEN) institutions.
• Opportunities for personal professional growth and development through our CPD Academy
• Competitive pay rates
• Ongoing guidance and assistance from dedicated consultants who are passionate about helping staff succeed in their teaching careers with a personalised
Application
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