English Teacher – Secondary School in Southampton
Location: Southampton
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £30,000 - £41,333 (MPR/UPR)
Key Stage: KS3/KS4
Start Date: Flexible
Are you a passionate and experienced English teacher seeking a new challenge? We are looking for a dedicated English Teacher to join a vibrant secondary school in Southampton. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team, delivering an engaging and dynamic English curriculum to Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students.
Why Join Through Teaching Personnel?
As a leading education recruitment agency, Teaching Personnel is committed to finding you the perfect teaching role that fits your career goals. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
- Dedicated Recruitment Consultant: You’ll have a consultant working closely with you throughout the entire process, offering support, guidance, and advice to secure the ideal role for your needs.
- Tailored Opportunities: We understand your individual requirements and work to match you with schools and roles that align with your aspirations and strengths.
- Career Progression: Access to continuous professional development (CPD) and training opportunities to help you further your career.
- Job Flexibility: We offer a variety of short-term, long-term, and permanent contracts to suit your availability and preferences.
- Local Network: Benefit from our established relationships with schools across Southampton and the surrounding areas, giving you a wide range of placement options.
The Role
As an English Teacher, you will play a key role in promoting a love of literature and language among students. You will:
- Deliver Engaging Lessons: Inspire students by teaching a diverse and enriching curriculum that spans classic literature, modern texts, poetry, and creative writing.
- Encourage Progress: Track student progress and provide tailored feedback to help each student reach their full potential, working closely with support staff and parents when necessary.
- Manage the Classroom: Create a positive and productive learning environment, managing classroom behaviour effectively and fostering a culture of mutual respect.
- Curriculum Development: Contribute to the development and planning of the English curriculum, ensuring it meets the needs of students at different academic levels.
- Supportive Environment: Join a school where staff well-being and professional development are prioritised, and where you will have opportunities to grow and lead within the department.
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): You must have UK QTS and the right to work in the UK.
- Experience: Proven experience teaching English to Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 is essential, with a track record of raising attainment.
- Passion for English: A deep enthusiasm for teaching English and motivating students to enjoy literature and language.
- Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with students, parents, and staff.
- Adaptability: The ability to differentiate instruction and support a wide range of student needs and abilities.
Get ready to take the next step in your teaching career.
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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.
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