English Teacher

English Teacher – Secondary

Location: Swansea and surrounding areas

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a number of secondary schools across the Swansea area who are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated English Teachers to provide classroom support.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work with pupils in Key Stages 3 and 4 (ages 11–16), supporting their academic development and preparing them for GCSE English. You will play a key role at a formative stage in students’ education, helping them develop critical thinking, literacy skills, and confidence.

The Role:

As a Secondary English Teacher, your responsibilities will include:

• Teaching English in line with the National Curriculum

• Planning and delivering engaging, structured lessons

• Setting, marking, and assessing classwork and homework

• Monitoring pupil progress and completing reports

• Maintaining accurate attendance records

• Managing classroom behaviour and promoting a positive learning environment

• Working collaboratively with colleagues and Teaching Assistants

• Ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed at all times

• Communicating effectively with parents, carers, and external agencies when required

• Providing feedback on pupil progress, behaviour, and any safeguarding concerns to relevant bodies

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or be working towards it

• Have experience teaching English at secondary level

• Demonstrate excellent subject knowledge of English

• Possess strong communication and classroom management skills

• Be calm, adaptable, and resilient in challenging situations

• Work well as part of a team and build positive professional relationships

• Show a clear commitment to safeguarding and child welfare

• Hold a full UK driving licence with access to their own vehicle

• Have fluent spoken and written English

• Be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS & EWC checks

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Opportunities across a range of supportive secondary schools

• Ongoing guidance from a dedicated consultant

• Flexible and long-term roles available

• Competitive rates of pay

If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact us via email or call to arrange a conversation with our consultant Sasha.

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.
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