Location: Newport, South Wales
Pay Rate: £172.98 per day
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract: Full academic year
⭐About the Role
We’re delighted to present an excellent opportunity for a enthusiastic and dedicated English Teacher to join one of our well-established and high-performing secondary schools in the Newport area.
This school is widely recognised for its warm, inclusive atmosphere and strong sense of community. With a focus on academic excellence and student wellbeing, the school prides itself on providing a supportive environment where both staff and learners thrive. The English Department is particularly well-regarded, known for its collaborative team ethos, creative approach to teaching, and commitment to helping students develop a lifelong appreciation for literature and language.
As an English Teacher, you’ll play a vital part in shaping the learning journey of students across Key Stages 3, 4, and potentially 5. You will deliver engaging lessons that spark curiosity, develop critical thinking, and build confidence in communication and writing.
Beyond the classroom, you’ll have opportunities to enrich school life by contributing to extracurricular activities such as school productions, creative writing clubs, literacy interventions, and educational trips. You’ll also work closely with colleagues to design dynamic schemes of work and high-quality teaching resources.
Whether you’re an Early Career Teacher (ECT/NQT) looking for the perfect start, or an experienced teacher seeking a new challenge in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you!
We welcome applicants who:
- Have experience teaching English at KS3 and KS4 (KS5 experience is highly desirable but not essential)
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
- Can plan and deliver high-quality lessons aligned with the national curriculum
- Demonstrate strong classroom management and excellent communication skills
- Can assess and monitor student progress, providing constructive and purposeful feedback
- Are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students
✅Requirements
Applicants must:
- Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or be in the process of completing their induction
Teaching Personnel can support you in obtaining:
- Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
- Level 2 Safeguarding Training
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
- Minimum of two professional references covering the last 24 months
Why Choose Teaching Personnel?
We’re passionate about supporting careers in education—not just filling vacancies. With us, you’ll benefit from:
- Competitive daily pay rates
- A dedicated consultant offering personalised guidance and access to local opportunities
- Free, high-quality CPD training, including courses in behaviour management, SEN support, and safeguarding
- Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent roles across our trusted partner schools
Ready to Inspire the Next Generation?
If you’re passionate about English and committed to helping students grow into confident, articulate young people, we would love to hear from you.
Submit your CV today and take the next exciting step in your teaching journey!
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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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