English Teacher
Job description
Position: English Teacher
Location: Northampton
Are you passionate about English and dedicated to shaping young minds? Teaching Personnel is looking for an inspiring and dynamic English Teacher to work in one of our client schools based centrally in Northampton with an excellent ‘Good’ Ofsted rating with ‘Outstanding’. If you have a love for literature, language, and learning, we want to hear from you! The school are looking for an excellent educator to join their team as soon as September.
This high-performing secondary school and sixth form offers an inspiring and supportive environment for both staff and students. With a strong focus on academic excellence and student wellbeing, it provides teachers the opportunity to join a dedicated and collaborative team that values creativity, professional growth, and innovative teaching. The school’s vibrant atmosphere, well-resourced departments, and engaged student body make it an ideal place for passionate educators to make a lasting impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging and effective English lessons across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 opportunities available)
- Develop students’ reading, writing, and analytical skills
- Inspire a love of literature and language
- Prepare students for GCSE and other assessments
- Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in English, Education, or a related field.
- Teaching certification in English
- Previous teaching experience preferred but not required.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Passion for literature, language, and student development.
- Ability to motivate and engage students of all abilities
- Hold an enhanced child only DBS on the update service
Benefits to working via Teaching Personnel
- Flexible work patterns
- Competitive pay rates
- Weekly pay
- 24-hour Support from your personal Consultant
- Opportunities for professional development and growth with our highly effective CPD Academy
- To be part of the UK’s largest Education Recruitment Agency provider
- Schools in central locations with great public transport links
Application
In order to be put forward for this position we require you to either be registered, or prepare to register with Teaching Personnel, and therefore go through our vetting procedures. If you believe you have the right experience and qualifications for this position, please contact with us, providing an up-to-date CV and we can hopefully arrange an interview.
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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