English Teacher - Coventry

Job description

English Teacher – Coventry

* Location: Coventry
* Start Date: ASAP
* Contract: Long-term, ongoing
* Hours: Full-time
* Key Stages: KS3 & KS4

** Competitive pay in line with the Teacher pay scale (MPS/UPS) **

Are you a passionate English Teacher who can inspire students through the power of language, literature and storytelling?

We are recruiting for an enthusiastic and committed English Teacher to join a welcoming all-through school in Coventry, teaching across KS3 and KS4 on a full-time, long-term basis.

From exploring Shakespeare and the literary canon to analysing contemporary texts, poetry and unseen extracts, you'll help students discover how writers use language, structure and literary techniques to communicate ideas, themes and perspectives.

The School:

The school is committed to high expectations, positive relationships and developing confident, independent learners. Students are encouraged to engage with their learning, express their ideas and develop the skills they need for life beyond the classroom.

The Role:

• Planning and delivering engaging, differentiated English Language & Literature lessons
• Developing students' reading comprehension, analysis and interpretation
• Supporting students to develop their creative, transactional and analytical writing
• Teaching students to explore language, structure, form, themes and characterisation
• Exploring a diverse range of literary texts, poetry, drama and non-fiction
• Developing students' oracy, vocabulary and communication skills
• Encouraging critical thinking and independent interpretation
• Preparing KS4 students for GCSE examinations
• Working collaboratively with the English department
• Assessing progress and providing purposeful feedback

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Have excellent Mathematics subject knowledge
• Show commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Possess excellent classroom and behaviour management

>> Apply today to be considered for this fantastic opportunity!

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