English Teacher – Secondary School – Sutton

English Teacher – Secondary School – Southwest London

We are a wonderfully supportive Sutton Secondary School - rated Outstanding by Ofsted - who pride ourselves on the progress of our students and the well-being of our staff. As a school we strive to serve our diverse community, and it is our mission to level the playing field for all students - regardless of their background - by providing a world class education.

We care about outcomes at our Secondary School. We know good grades lift life chances and impact health, wealth and even mortality. We know that teachers have the greatest impact on pupil outcomes and so we take professional development seriously, whatever our role in the school. Whether we have taught for two months, two years or twenty years, we believe in our capacity to always improve in the classroom.

If you like what you’ve read so far and we sound like the right fit for you, please continue and apply for our role of English Teacher!

Role: Teacher of English

Salary: MPS/UPS

Contract/Duration: Full time, permanent

Location: Borough of Sutton

Start date: January 2025, or sooner

English Teacher opportunity:

• English Teacher with QTS and UK Teaching experience
• Qualified teacher status at secondary school level (PGCE or Schools Direct is a MUST)
• Must have excellent subject knowledge of the UK English National Curriculum at KS3
• Deliver excellent and engaging English teaching
• Develop an inspiring and relevant curriculum at KS3
• Focus on pupils' achievement using data and benchmarking to monitor progress for every child and address any gaps in learning
• Act as a role model and mentor to support the development of our students social, emotional and mental health in addition to academic achievement
• Work effectively with parents and building effective relationships with the community, other schools and agencies

About the school – English Teacher:

• We are a large mixed-sex Secondary School
• We are looking for and excellent and passionate English Teacher to become part of an Academy Trust
• We offer strong pastoral care to our pupils and are committed to the well-being of our staff
• We maintain excellent rapport with families, other schools and supporting agencies
• We have access to modern facilities and resources that enhance teaching and learning experiences
• We are committed to fostering a love for literature and language among students
• We are located in the Borough of Sutton with good commuter links and on-site parking

APPLY for this full time English Teacher opportunity by sending your CV to Clarus Education. You will be contacted within 24hrs if shortlisted.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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English Teacher – Secondary School – Southwest London