English Teacher

Job Title: Teacher of English
Location: Luton
Start Date: January 2025 or ASAP
Contract Type: maternity cover
Salary: In line with MPS/UPS

About the school
An OFSTED rated Good school which is renowned for good pupil behaviour. In its latest OFSTED report, it was noted that “pupils attend school regularly and behave well. They are polite and courteous. They move around the site showing consideration for others”. The school is also renowned for staff retention and staff satisfaction and boasts 113 teachers, 24 teaching assistants and support workers, and 15 administrators who all play a vital part in the success of the school. The school is modern and vibrant with top of the range teaching facilities as well sports facilities for pupils.
About the local area
Luton is a town and borough in Bedfordshire which is easily accessible by car from Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire. It is also accessible on public transport from Bedford, Milton Keynes, and some areas of London. In recent years, Luton Town has put itself back on the map through the successes of Luton Town football club and Kenilworth Road stadium is a well known footballing venue. Luton is known for its diversity as well its strong links to education with the large university of Bedford sitting in the heart of Luton.
About the role
The school is searching for a Teacher of English to join the successful English department, supporting pupils with their learning in both English literature and English language. As a Teacher of English at the school you will be responsible for:
- Teaching KS3 and KS4 English Lessons
- Planning, marking, and full teacher responsibilities including a form group
- Delivering feedback to pupils and parents
- Developing the English curriculum delivered at the school
- Working on a Full Time basis
Am I suitable?
The successful candidate will be able to showcase their experience and achievements as a Teacher of English and will have:
- Qualified Techer 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 Luton with their staffing needs. We have variety of vacancies across Luton and the surrounding areas for a variety of Technology subjects. At Teaching Personnel, we are looking for engaging, inspiring, and incredible staff that would be an asset to our wonderful 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 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.
Application
Send an up to date CV to Alex on alex.thorne@teachingpersonnel.com - Simple!

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