Teacher

Monarch Education is seeking to appoint a passionate and inspiring Teacher of English to join a secondary school in Wotton-under-Edge. This is a full-time, long-term position required to start as soon as possible (ASAP).

The school is looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable English teacher with a strong commitment to fostering a love of literature and language in young people, and the ability to teach across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5.

About the Role:

As a Teacher of English, you will be responsible for planning, delivering, and assessing engaging and effective English lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5. Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering high-quality and differentiated English lessons that cater to the needs and abilities of all students across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5.
• Creating a positive and stimulating learning environment that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and a genuine interest in English language and literature.
• Utilising a range of teaching methodologies and resources to make lessons engaging and accessible.
• Assessing student progress in English through various methods, providing constructive feedback to support their learning journey.
• Preparing students effectively for relevant examinations, including GCSE English Language and Literature and A-Level English Literature and/or Language.
• Managing classroom behaviour effectively to ensure a productive learning environment.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of the English curriculum across all key stages.
• Participating in departmental meetings, school events, and professional development opportunities.
• Building positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents/carers.

Candidate Profile:

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled English teacher with a passion for their subject and the ability to inspire students of all ages. The ideal candidate will possess:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• A degree in English or a related subject with a significant English component.
• Proven experience teaching English at secondary school level, specifically across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5.
• Strong subject knowledge and a deep understanding of English language, literature, and relevant examination specifications.
• Excellent classroom management skills.
• The ability to differentiate teaching to meet the diverse needs of students across all key stages.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building rapport with students and colleagues.
• A commitment to continuous professional development.

Please only apply to this role if you have Qualified Teacher Status – if you are unsure if you have QTS, please visit Qualified teacher status (QTS): qualify to teach in England – GOV.UK. Any applications without QTS, will not be considered.

Monarch Education are proud to be a leading recruitment specialist in the Education industry. We are passionate about our people and the services we provide to our candidates. Working with Monarch Education will give you access too:

• Flexible working opportunities
• Affinity Academy – continuous learning and development!
• A Refer a Friend Scheme giving you a bonus of up to £200
• Exclusive vacancies within local Schools and Multi Academy Trusts
• Competitive daily rates

To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide – please visit our website – About Us – Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)

Monarch Education are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcomes applications regardless of sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief pregnancy and maternity or disability as well as adhering to strict Safeguarding procedures.

Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.

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