English Teacher

English Teacher Location: Medway, Kent Salary: £120 - £250 per day (depending on experience) Start date: ASAP Contract: Full-time, Long-term Are you an enthusiastic and well-spoken English Teacher with a gift for inspiring a passion for literature and language? Do you have the skills to deliver engaging lessons that develop students' analytical thinking and creative expression? If so, then we at GSL Education Kent would love to hear from you. We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated English Teacher to join a high-achieving and forward-thinking grammar school located in Medway. The selected Teacher of English will be responsible for delivering dynamic English lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, inspiring students to become confident readers, writers, and critical thinkers. The school is a highly successful selective grammar school for girls with a co-educational sixth form, recently rated 'Good' by Ofsted, which praised the school's "ambitious curriculum" and "strong culture of respect and achievement." The successful English Teacher will join a supportive and collaborative department that is passionate about fostering a lifelong appreciation for English literature and language. As an English Teacher, you will be expected to: Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality English lessons to students across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5. Inspire a love of reading, writing, and literary analysis, encouraging students to explore a range of texts. Develop students' skills in both creative and analytical writing, preparing them for GCSE and A-Level examinations. Assess, record, and report on student progress, providing constructive feedback to support improvement. Contribute to the development of the English curriculum and participate in departmental initiatives and events. To be considered for this English Teacher role, the candidate must: Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a specialism in English. Have experience teaching English at secondary school level, including Key Stage 4. Possess strong subject knowledge and a genuine passion for English literature and language. Have the right to work in the UK. Meet GSL's safer recruitment background checks. Have a Child Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one. Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. GSL Education offers: Excellent daily rates of pay Direct links to local schools across Medway and Kent Access to professional development and training Dedicated consultants who will support your employment needs Please be advised that this English Teacher role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced child DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one. GSL Education is an ethical, independent recruitment agency which aims to provide quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Kent. All of our current adverts apply to real vacancies. For more information or to be considered for this Teacher of English role, please click 'apply' and submit a full (10 year), up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch. If you are interested in this English Teacher position, please contact Louise at the GSL Education Kent office to find out more information with a view to registering for this role ASAP