ob Advertisement: Teacher of English - Secondary School (Colchester)
Location: Colchester
Position: Teacher of English
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: November 2024
Salary: £36,000 - £53,000
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of English to join our lovely secondary school located in the heart of Colchester. Our school takes pride in placing academic scholarship, reading, and writing at the centre of our curriculum, ensuring that our students leave with a reading age that matches their chronological age.
As a Teacher of English in our Colchester school, you will be joining a team that is passionate about continuous improvement and teaching excellence. Our innovative morning meeting programme, based on cognitive science, helps students develop their reading and writing skills in an engaging way. We are committed to using the latest research and evidence to inform our practice, and we strive for excellence in all that we do, underpinned by exemplary student behaviour.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teach English across KS3 and KS4, delivering engaging and well-structured lessons
- Contribute to the ongoing development of our academic programmes, with a particular focus on reading and writing
- Participate in our innovative morning meeting programme, helping students develop cognitive and literacy skills
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure high standards of teaching and learning
- Support students to achieve their best, helping to maintain our above-average GCSE results
Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher of English, with experience teaching KS3 and KS4
- A passion for reading, writing, and academic excellence
- Commitment to evidence-informed teaching and continuous professional development
- Strong classroom management skills, ensuring exemplary student behaviour
- A desire to contribute to the school's wider ethos and goals
Join us in Colchester as a Teacher of English, where you will have the opportunity to shape the future of students through excellent teaching and a passion for literacy. With GCSE results consistently above the national average and a focus on innovative, research-based teaching, our school is the perfect place for a dedicated Teacher of English to thrive.
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to
Be part of our wonderful school community in Colchester and make a real difference as a Teacher of English!