English Teacher

Grass Roots Academic Support is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced English Teacher / Secondary English Teacher to join a successful secondary school in Colchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a Qualified English Teacher or ECT to teach English across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, engaging and motivating students while helping them achieve their full potential.

As a English Teacher, you will be responsible for:

• Planning and delivering engaging English lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
• Teaching in line with the National Curriculum and adapting lessons to individual students’ abilities.
• Assessing student progress and setting appropriate targets for improvement.
• Using effective classroom and behaviour management strategies.
• Engaging and motivating students to achieve their full potential.
• Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and contributing to the wider school community.
• Supporting students to improve their academic achievement and develop their confidence in English.

The successful English Teacher will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching English within a secondary school setting.
• Experience teaching Key Stage 3 and/or Key Stage 4.
• A proven teaching record and/or high-quality references.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• The ability to engage, motivate and inspire students.
• A good understanding of the National Curriculum.
• A current Enhanced DBS Disclosure, or willingness to complete a new DBS application where required.
• The right to work in the UK.
• A commitment to supporting students’ academic and personal development.

This is an excellent opportunity for an English Teacher or Secondary English Teacher to join a successful school in Colchester. The role offers a competitive daily rate of £130–£220, initially for two terms on a full time basis.

If you’re an experienced English Teacher, Secondary English Teacher or ECT looking for your next opportunity in English, we’d like to hear from you. If you hold QTS and have experience teaching English across Key Stage 3 or Key Stage 4, please submit your CV with a brief covering note or contact Rob for further information.

Please note: In accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ all candidates must have a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure to work in a school or nursery. If a valid subscription to the DBS Update Service is not held, we will require you to complete a new DBS application. Suitable candidates must hold right to work in the UK

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