Job Title: Teacher of Engilsh Location: St Albans Start Date: ASAP Contract Type: Full-Time Salary: In line with MPS/UPS About the school Located in St Albans, this secondary school benefits from excellent transport links, including proximity to major roads such as the A414 and M1, making it easily accessible for students and staff. The school is also well-served by public transportation, with nearby bus routes and St Albans City railway station just a short distance away. For those who drive, ample parking facilities are available on-site, ensuring convenient access for visitors, staff, and parents. This combination of road links and parking makes the school highly accessible and convenient for everyone. About the local area St Albans is a historic city located in Hertfordshire, England, known for its rich Roman and medieval heritage. The city is home to the stunning St Albans Cathedral, originally built as a Roman temple and later transformed into a Christian place of worship. St Albans is also famous for being the site of the martyrdom of Saint Alban, the first British saint. With its charming mix of ancient history, beautiful parks, and vibrant markets, St Albans offers a delightful blend of culture and natural beauty. About the role The school is looking for a Teacher of English to join the successful English department. You will be responsible for; Teaching: Delivering engaging and effective English lessons to students in Key Stages 3 and 4 (Years 7-11). Planning & Preparation: Developing lesson plans and resources that cater to a wide range of abilities and learning styles, ensuring that all students are challenged and supported. Assessment & Feedback: Regularly assessing students’ progress, providing constructive feedback, and using data to inform planning and improve student outcomes. Classroom Management: Maintaining high standards of behaviour, creating a positive and productive classroom environment. Collaboration: Working closely with the department and wider school staff to deliver an integrated and cohesive curriculum. Professional Development: Engaging in ongoing professional development opportunities to improve teaching practice and stay up-to-date with educational developments. Am I suitable? The successful candidate for the Teacher of English position will have to have: - Qualified Teacher Status - ECT applications also welcomed - Degree or Higher in relevant field - At least 1 year teaching experience to Secondary age pupils - Unqualified Teacher applications will be considered if the candidate can showcase a vast experience of teaching GCSE and/or A Level English About Teaching Personnel Teaching Personnel is the UK’s largest recruitment agency for education staff and are currently supporting schools across St Albans with their staffing needs. We have variety of vacancies across St Albans and the surrounding areas for a variety of subjects including English. At Teaching Personnel, we are looking for engaging, encouraging, and excellent staff that would be an asset to our fantastic partner schools. Why work with Teaching Personnel? • Teaching Personnel is renowned for its commitment to supporting educators in finding fulfilling roles that match their skills and preferences. • Be the first to hear about a wide range of teaching positions across various educational settings, from primary to secondary schools and special educational needs (SEN) institutions. • Opportunities for personal professional growth and development through our CPD Academy • Competitive pay rates • Ongoing guidance and assistance from dedicated consultants who are passionate about helping staff succeed in their teaching careers with a personalised Application Send an up to date CV to Hannah on ; - It’s as simple as that All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. 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. 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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.