Teacher of English | Ofsted-Rated Secondary School

Role: Teacher of English (KS3–KS4) Location: Witham, Essex Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Start Date: ASAP Salary: Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale, depending on experience A well-established secondary school in Witham is seeking a committed English Teacher to join its successful English department as soon as possible. The school would welcome applications from both experienced teachers and early career teachers who can deliver engaging lessons and maintain high expectations. The Role Teach English across KS3 and KS4: Deliver well-planned English Language and Literature lessons. Support GCSE preparation: Help students develop examination technique, analytical writing and confidence with unseen texts. Plan effective lessons: Use a range of texts, resources and activities to meet different learning needs. Assess student progress: Mark work regularly and provide clear, useful feedback. Manage classroom behaviour: Establish a calm, respectful and purposeful learning environment. Contribute to the department: Support curriculum planning, meetings and wider English activities. The Candidate Qualified teacher: Holds QTS or is working towards a recognised teaching qualification. Strong subject knowledge: Understands the requirements of the English curriculum. Good classroom practice: Can plan and deliver structured, engaging lessons. Positive attitude: Is enthusiastic, reliable and committed to student progress. Effective communicator: Builds positive relationships with students and colleagues. Safeguarding aware: Understands the importance of safeguarding and professional conduct. The Environment Established secondary school: A structured and supportive setting with clear expectations. Experienced English department: Work alongside teachers with a range of experience. Professional development: Access to training, mentoring and development opportunities. Broad curriculum: Students study a varied range of fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Supportive leadership: Clear guidance for staff and a strong focus on teaching quality. Apply Now If you are an English Teacher available to start ASAP, please submit your CV for consideration.