Secondary School English Teacher

Job Description:

A welcoming, inclusive and forward-thinking secondary school in Coventry is seeking an enthusiastic and committed English Teacher to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for teachers looking for long-term cover, supply work, or a pathway into a permanent role within a supportive and collaborative English department.

The Role

As an English Teacher, you will deliver engaging and inspiring lessons that develop students’ reading, writing and communication skills. Responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering high-quality, differentiated English lessons in line with the national curriculum

• Teaching English Language and Literature across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 experience welcomed where applicable)

• Encouraging a love of reading, writing and critical thinking

• Assessing, monitoring and tracking student progress to support achievement

• Creating a calm, inclusive and purposeful classroom environment

• Working collaboratively with the Head of English, Teaching Assistants and wider staff

• Adapting teaching to support students with SEND, EAL or additional learning needs

• Building strong relationships with students, parents and colleagues

• Contributing to enrichment activities such as reading initiatives, writing clubs or intervention programmes

About You

We are looking for an English Teacher who is:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) preferred – ECTs and experienced teachers encouraged to apply

• Confident teaching English Language and Literature across KS3 and KS4

• Passionate about literacy and student progress

• Calm, reflective and consistent in their approach to behaviour management

• A strong communicator who works effectively within a team

• Organised, adaptable and confident in managing classroom routines

We Welcome Applications From:

• Supply and cover English teachers seeking longer-term consistency

• Teachers seeking permanent roles within supportive English departments

• Early Career Teachers and experienced English specialists