Teacher of English

Job Description

Zest Education are seeking a passionate English Teacher to join an excellent Secondary School in the Halesowen area. This is a full time position, where planning and marking will be required. The role is due to commence in January 2025, and is expected to run for two terms.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching English language and literature to students across KS3, KS4 and KS5. This will involve planning lessons, conducting discussions, and assessing students’ comprehension and performance through tests and assignments. You will also be responsible for marking students’ work, providing constructive feedback, and helping them improve their English skills.

Responsibilities:

– Conducting engaging and interactive English Language and Literature classes for students.
– Creating lesson plans and preparing teaching materials in line with curriculum objectives.
– Assessing and evaluating students’ progress through tests and assignments.
– Providing constructive feedback and guidance to help students improve their language and literary skills.
– Assisting students in developing critical thinking, reading, and writing abilities.
– Collaborating with colleagues to develop effective teaching strategies and share resources.

Requirements:

– Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
– Degree in English Language and/or Literature.
– Experience teaching English Language and Literature at secondary school level (preferably GCSE and A-Level).
– Strong knowledge of the current curriculum and assessment practices.
– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
– Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
– Strong organisational and time management skills.

If you are a passionate English Teacher looking to help students excel in language and literary studies, then apply today.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Lucy at lucy@zesteducation.co.uk or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an REC audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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