English Teacher
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English Teacher – Leeds
Exciting Opportunity for an English Teacher in Leeds
Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and passionate English Teacher to join a highly regarded secondary school in Leeds. This role is ideal for individuals who are committed to fostering a love for literature, enhancing language skills, and inspiring students to develop strong communication abilities.
Position Details:
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Location: Leeds
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Contract: Full-time
Role Overview: As an English Teacher, you will have the opportunity to engage students with the richness of literature and language, using creative and stimulating teaching methods. Your role will be pivotal in nurturing critical thinking, analytical skills, and articulate expression, ensuring students gain a deep appreciation for the English language.
Key Responsibilities:
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Plan and deliver engaging and well-structured English lessons covering literature, language analysis, and writing skills.
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Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students feel encouraged to express their ideas and engage with diverse texts.
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Differentiate instruction to accommodate varied learning needs and abilities, ensuring all students receive appropriate support and challenge.
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Implement a variety of teaching strategies and resources to promote active student participation and engagement.
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Assess and monitor students’ progress through formative and summative assessments, providing constructive feedback to support their development.
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Collaborate with colleagues to enhance curriculum delivery and contribute to a positive school environment.
Candidate Requirements:
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Applications are welcome from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and Fully Qualified Teachers (FQTs) with relevant UK teaching experience.
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A valid DBS certificate on the update service is required.
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Strong subject knowledge and familiarity with the UK curriculum for English.
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Excellent communication, organisational, and classroom management skills.
What Teaching Personnel Offers:
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Varied Opportunities – A wide range of teaching roles in Harrogate and surrounding areas.
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Professional Development – Access to Teaching Personnel’s CPD Academy for career progression.
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Competitive Weekly Pay – Based on experience, flexibility, and availability.
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Streamlined Work Management – Manage your schedule and bookings easily through myTP, our digital platform.
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Commitment to Safe Recruitment Practices – Ensuring your professional reputation is safeguarded.
How to Apply: To apply, please submit your CV to our West Yorkshire SEC/SEN branch or apply directly through our website.
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Join Teaching Personnel and help shape the future of English education in Leeds!
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.
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