English Teacher

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Job Title: English Teacher

Location: Ashington

Salary: £150 - £220 per day (Depending on Experience)

Start Date: Immediate

Contract Type: Daily Supply, Long-Term

From Words to Worlds! Help students explore new perspectives and unlock their creative potential through English.

GSL Education are searching for dedicated and enthusiastic English Teachers to work in a forward-thinking school in Ashington.

As an English teacher, you will inspire students to explore literature and develop their writing skills. You will create engaging lessons that foster a love for reading and effective communication.

Responsibilities Of The English Teacher

• Plan and Deliver Lessons: Develop engaging and curriculum-aligned lessons in language, literature, and communication skills.
• Promote Language Proficiency: Teach grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and speaking skills effectively.
• Encourage Critical Thinking: Inspire students to analyse texts, think creatively, and express their ideas confidently.
• Assess Student Progress: Evaluate and monitor student performance through assignments, tests, and feedback.
• Foster a Love for Literature: Introduce students to diverse literary works, encouraging an appreciation for reading.
• Support Individual Needs: Adapt teaching strategies to accommodate students with varying abilities and learning styles.
• Classroom Management: Maintain a positive, organised, and respectful learning environment.
• Enhance Communication Skills: Help students develop clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaborate with Colleagues: Work with fellow teachers to develop and refine the English curriculum.
• Stay Updated: Pursue professional development opportunities to implement innovative teaching methods.
  
  

Requirements Of The English Teacher

• Educational Qualifications: QTS or PGCE is a must. A relevant degree in English, Education, or a related field (essential).
• Teaching Skills: Strong ability to deliver engaging and effective lessons.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to meet the diverse needs of students with varying abilities.
• Organisational Skills: Ability to plan and prepare lessons and manage classroom activities.
• Passion for Teaching: A genuine enthusiasm for inspiring and educating young minds.
• Team Player: Willingness to collaborate with colleagues and contribute to the school community.
• Professional Development: Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
• DBS: Have an updated CV (covering 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

• Supportive Environment: Work with a dedicated and collaborative team of educators.
• Professional Development: Access to ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Career Progression: Opportunities for career growth within a forward-thinking school.
• Work-Life Balance: A role that values both your professional development and personal well-being.
  
  

If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate ‘English Teacher’ ready to inspire and support students in their learning journey, we encourage you to apply and join our client school in Ashington!

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 secondary 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.