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Inspire Young Minds as an English Teacher with ECT Mentoring Responsibilities
Full-time | Permanent | Location: Luton | Start Date: September (or sooner for the right candidate)
Are you passionate about English and eager to inspire the next generation? We're looking for an enthusiastic, engaging, and dedicated English Teacher to join our thriving Secondary School in Luton. With excellent facilities, a supportive team, and a commitment to staff wellbeing, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a positive and dynamic environment.
In this role, you'll not only ignite a love of literature and language in your students but also play a vital role in mentoring Early Career Teachers (ECTs). By guiding and supporting ECTs as they develop their teaching skills, you'll help shape the future of education while enhancing your own leadership experience.
Why Join Us? Exciting Career Development - Opportunities for professional growth, leadership training, and career progression. Supportive & Collaborative Team - Work alongside dedicated colleagues who value teamwork, diversity, and staff wellbeing. Brilliant Facilities - Teach in modern classrooms with excellent resources designed to enhance your teaching. Positive Work Environment - Join a school that values respect, ambition, and excellence - where staff and students alike feel inspired to succeed.
What We're Looking For:A degree in English or a related subject.
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply for one).
- PGCE or equivalent qualification (highly desirable).
- A proven track record of delivering engaging lessons that inspire student success.
- Experience designing imaginative and stimulating schemes of work.
- Mentoring or coaching experience to support Early Career Teachers.
- Excellent communication skills and a passion for motivating students and colleagues.
- Commitment to safeguarding procedures and student welfare.
Your Role:Deliver engaging and inspiring English lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
- Create exciting lesson plans that bring literature and language to life.
- Mentor Early Career Teachers, providing guidance, encouragement, and constructive feedback.
- Collaborate with colleagues to improve teaching strategies and curriculum delivery.
- Engage with pastoral leads, parents, and carers to support student progress and wellbeing.
- Build a positive learning environment where every student can thrive.
About Tempest Education Tempest Education is a specialist recruitment agency dedicated to supporting schools in finding outstanding teaching and support staff. Whether you are an experienced teacher or an ECT looking for your first role, Tempest Education provides expert guidance, career advice, and access to exciting opportunities across the UK.
If you're passionate about English, excited about mentoring, and ready to inspire both students and fellow teachers, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now and make a real difference in a school that's going places.
