Job Type: Full time
Job Location: Braintree
School Setting: Secondary School
Contract Type: Permanent
REF: SSD/191671
Rate: £33,075 - £50,471 per annum
Hours: 8:30–15:30
Start Date: September 2025
We are seeking a passionate and committed English Teacher to join a thriving secondary school in Braintree. This full-time, permanent role offers an exciting opportunity to inspire students and foster a love for literature, language, and creative expression.
As an English Teacher, you will play a key role in delivering engaging and structured lessons, equipping students with essential skills in communication, critical analysis, and written expression. Working within a supportive and forward-thinking school environment, you will help students build confidence in English and achieve their academic potential at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
This role is ideal for an experienced educator or an ambitious teacher looking to develop their career in a progressive and inclusive school. While prior experience is preferred, professional development opportunities will be available.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver engaging English lessons aligned with the national curriculum.
- Teach literature, language, and writing skills at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
- Inspire students to think critically, articulate their ideas, and engage with a variety of texts.
- Assess and monitor student progress, providing feedback and targeted support.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to enhance the English curriculum and develop innovative teaching strategies.
- Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages independent learning.
- Prepare students for GCSE English Language and Literature examinations.
- Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and promote the welfare of all students.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
- A strong knowledge of the English curriculum, including GCSE and A-Level standards.
- Experience teaching in a secondary school setting is preferred.
- A passion for delivering engaging and thought-provoking lessons.
- Excellent communication, organisation, and classroom management skills.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
About School Staff Direct
School Staff Direct is a specialist education recruitment agency dedicated to placing outstanding professionals in roles that shape the future of education. We work closely with secondary schools to ensure students receive high-quality teaching and learning experiences in an inclusive and supportive environment.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will undergo comprehensive vetting checks in line with our Safeguarding, Recruitment, and Vetting Policy.
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