English Teacher

Are you a passionate and knowledgeable English Teacher looking for your next teaching opportunity?
A well-established secondary school based in Redbridge is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic English Teacher to join their team for a long term cover role.
The school is looking for a dedicated teacher with excellent subject knowledge, a genuine passion for English and the ability to inspire students to develop their reading, writing, speaking and analytical skills.
The successful candidate will be confident teaching across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, with a strong understanding of the English curriculum and the ability to deliver engaging, challenging and well-structured lessons.
You will be responsible for creating a positive and purposeful learning environment, encouraging students to develop a love of literature, improve their written communication and achieve their full academic potential.
Benefits
* Free on-site parking.
* Access to free training courses and professional development.
* Ongoing support throughout term time and on designated training days.
* Opportunity to work within a supportive secondary school environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Set high expectations that inspire, motivate and challenge students to achieve their full potential.
* Promote excellent progress and positive learning outcomes across all abilities.
* Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and a thorough understanding of the English curriculum.
* Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured English lessons across KS3 and KS4.
* Teach a range of English topics, including literature, language, creative writing, comprehension, grammar, spelling and analytical writing.
* Develop students' reading skills, encouraging them to analyse texts, understand different writing styles and explore themes, characters and language techniques.
* Support students in developing their written communication, vocabulary, punctuation and grammatical accuracy.
* Deliver lessons covering a range of literary texts, poetry, plays and non-fiction materials.
* Prepare students for GCSE English Language and Literature examinations, where required.
* Encourage students to develop critical thinking, independent learning and confidence in expressing their ideas.
* Adapt teaching strategies and resources to meet the individual strengths, abilities and learning needs of students.
* Use effective assessment methods to monitor progress, identify gaps in knowledge and plan appropriate interventions.
* Manage classroom behaviour effectively, maintaining a safe, inclusive and productive learning environment.
* Provide constructive feedback to help students improve their written work and examination performance.
* Work collaboratively with the English Department and wider teaching team to maintain high standards of teaching and learning.
Requirements and Experience
* Must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised UK teaching qualification.
* Previous experience teaching English within a secondary school setting.
* Strong subject knowledge of English Language and English Literature.
* Confident teaching across KS3 and KS4.
* A good understanding of the National Curriculum and GCSE English specifications.
* Strong knowledge of literacy, reading comprehension, creative writing and analytical skills.
* Must hold the Right to Work in the UK.
* Must hold an Enhanced DBS or be willing to undertake the necessary DBS checks.
How to Apply
If you are an enthusiastic and committed English Teacher looking for your next opportunity in Redbridge, we would love to hear from you!
This is an excellent opportunity to join a secondary school where you can use your subject knowledge and teaching expertise to make a real difference to students' progress and achievement.
Please email your CV and cover letter to us today for immediate consideration