Position: Teacher of English
Location: West Norwood, Greater London
Salary: Paid to Scale
Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary (January to July 2025)
Start Date: January 2025
Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a well-regarded secondary academy in West Norwood seeking an inspiring and dedicated English Teacher to join their team on a temporary basis.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an established teacher looking to further their career in a school that values high standards, professional development, and a collaborative culture.
About the School:
This diverse academy is renowned for its clear behaviour policies, supportive leadership team, and high standards for both staff and students. The leadership team is highly visible and supportive, ensuring a calm, respectful, and well-ordered environment.
This highly sought-after academy has a large, engaged student body and maintains a strong emphasis on values of kindness, respect, responsibility, and endeavour.
Your primary responsibilities will include:
* Curriculum Planning and Development: Create engaging lesson plans and resources, align content with departmental goals, and contribute to curriculum planning.
* Student Assessment and Progress Tracking: Maintain records of student progress and provide regular feedback to students and parents.
* Pastoral Duties: Serve as a form tutor, supporting the well-being and personal growth of students.
* Quality Assurance: Participate in evaluating and improving teaching practices and departmental performance.
* Communication: Build positive relationships with students, parents, and other stakeholders, fostering a strong school community.
Qualifications and Experience:
The ideal candidate will:
* Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant degree in English.
* Have successful teaching experience at the secondary level.
* Be familiar with National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4.
* Demonstrate strong ICT skills and experience with interactive whiteboards or similar tools.
* Exhibit excellent time management, communication, and organisational skills.
* Possess the ability to foster a motivating and safe learning environment.
* Hold an enhanced DBS certificate (or be willing to obtain).
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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