English Teacher

English Teacher – Dorchester

Start Date: September

Contract: Full-Time

Salary: £31,650 – £51,048 per annum

A well-regarded secondary school in Dorchester is looking to appoint an enthusiastic English Teacher for a full-time role starting in September. You will be responsible for planning and delivering high-quality English lessons that encourage creativity, critical thinking, and a love of reading and writing. The school is known for its supportive staff culture and commitment to professional development.

The Role

As an English Teacher, you will:

- Deliver engaging and high-quality English Language and English Literature lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with opportunities to teach Key Stage 5 where applicable.

- Plan and prepare creative lessons that challenge and motivate students of all abilities.

- Foster a positive learning environment that encourages students to develop confidence in reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking.

- Assess, monitor, and track student progress, providing timely and constructive feedback to support achievement.

- Differentiate lessons effectively to meet the needs of all learners, including those with additional educational needs.

- Promote high standards of behaviour, engagement, and academic achievement within the classroom.

- Support students in preparing for GCSE examinations and achieving their academic goals.

- Contribute to departmental initiatives, curriculum development, and extracurricular activities such as reading clubs, creative writing groups, or school productions.

- Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and support staff to ensure the best possible outcomes for students.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will possess:

- A recognised teaching qualification (QTS, QTLS, or equivalent).

- Experience teaching English within a secondary school setting.

- Strong subject knowledge in English Language and English Literature.

- A passion for literacy and the ability to inspire students to engage with a wide range of texts and genres.

- Excellent classroom management and organisational skills.

- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

- The ability to build positive and productive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.

- A flexible and adaptable approach to teaching, with a commitment to meeting individual student needs.

- An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service, or a willingness to apply for one.

What the School Offers

- A positive, inclusive, and supportive school environment.

- Modern classrooms and excellent teaching resources.

- A collaborative English department committed to raising standards and sharing best practice.

- Ongoing professional development and CPD opportunities.

- Clear pathways for career progression and leadership development.

- A strong focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance.

- Access to contemporary facilities designed to support high-quality teaching and learning.

If you are an enthusiastic English Teacher who is committed to inspiring young people and helping them develop a lifelong appreciation of language and literature, we would love to hear from you.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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