English Teacher

Location: Sutton, South London
Salary: M1-M6 (Main Pay Scale)
Contract: Permanent
Key Stages: KS3 and KS4

Are you a passionate and dedicated English Teacher looking for an exciting opportunity within a supportive and ambitious secondary school?

Our client is a well-established secondary academy in Sutton, committed to providing an inclusive, positive and engaging learning environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential.

The school prides itself on delivering a high-quality education, combining strong academic expectations with a genuine commitment to student wellbeing, personal development and achievement.

The Role

The school is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed English Teacher to join its established and forward-thinking English department.

This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about their subject, confident in the classroom and keen to make a positive difference to students' academic progress and love of English.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering engaging, well-structured English lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Teaching English Language and Literature in line with the national curriculum.
• Adapting teaching strategies and resources to meet the needs of students with different abilities and learning styles.
• Monitoring, assessing and tracking student progress, providing constructive feedback to support improvement.
• Developing students' reading, writing, comprehension and analytical skills.
• Maintaining high standards of classroom behaviour and creating a positive learning environment.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to contribute to curriculum development and departmental success.
• Supporting the school's wider commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and student wellbeing.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Have experience teaching English at secondary level, ideally across KS3 and KS4.
• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge across English Language and Literature.
• Have the ability to deliver engaging lessons that inspire and motivate students.
• Possess excellent classroom management and behaviour management skills.

Why Join?

• Join an established and supportive English department.
• Work within a school that promotes high expectations and academic achievement.
• Access well-resourced facilities to support effective teaching and learning.
• Become part of a collaborative school community that values staff development.

What's Next?

If you are an enthusiastic English Teacher looking for a permanent opportunity in Sutton, where you can inspire students, develop their confidence and make a genuine difference to their education, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity!

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.