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Job Title: English Teacher
Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Salary: £130 - £170 per day (Depending on experience).
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-Day / Long-Term, Full-Time / Part-Time
Are you a passionate individual with a flair for inspiring the next generation of students in the English language and literature?
GSL Education are currently seeking an experienced English Teacher for an exciting opportunity at a school in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of engaging students, fostering a love of English and ensuring that every student reaches their full potential. If you are a dedicated educator with a passion for teaching English, we would love to hear from you.
About the Role:
As an English Teacher at this school, you will have the opportunity to teach across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, delivering high-quality lessons that motivate and inspire students. Your role will be to instil a passion for literature, language and writing, ensuring that students develop the skills they need to succeed academically and personally.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, prepare and deliver engaging and differentiated English lessons to students in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
- Develop and implement schemes of work and lesson plans that meet the needs of a diverse student body, including students with special educational needs.
- Assess, track and report on student progress, providing timely and constructive feedback to help students improve.
- Foster a love of literature and language, encouraging students to engage critically with texts and develop their writing skills.
- Maintain high standards of behaviour and classroom management, ensuring that students are engaged and focused during lessons.
- Create a supportive and inclusive learning environment, adapting your teaching methods to suit individual learning styles.
- Collaborate with colleagues in the English department and other areas of the school to ensure a holistic approach to student development.
- Participate in school events, staff meetings and professional development opportunities to continually improve your teaching practice.
English Teacher requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is a must.
- Experience teaching English at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 in a secondary school setting, ideally within the last two years.
- A genuine passion for the subject, with the ability to inspire students and foster a love of literature and writing.
- Strong classroom management skills, with the ability to create a positive and productive learning environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively engage with students, staff and parents.
- A patient, empathetic and proactive approach to working with young people.
- Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay rate of £180 - £220, depending on experience and qualifications.
- A welcoming team of education professionals committed to helping you succeed.
- Flexible work options to suit your lifestyle and personal commitments.
- Access to a wide range of exciting teaching roles within local schools in the Gateshead area.
If you are an experienced English Teacher, ready to inspire and support students in a challenging yet highly rewarding environment, we would love to hear from you.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘English Teacher’ in a schoolrole, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.
