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SalaryJob Title: Secondary School English Teacher
Location: Rochdale, Greater Manchester, UK
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Description:
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Secondary School English Teacher to join is in supporting schools in Rochdale. As an English Teacher, you will inspire students with a love for literature, language, and critical thinking skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Curriculum Delivery: Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging English lessons in line with the national curriculum, incorporating a range of teaching strategies and resources to cater to diverse learning styles.
Literary Exploration: Introduce students to a variety of literary genres, texts, and authors, fostering their appreciation for literature and developing their analytical and interpretive skills.
Language Development: Facilitate the development of students' written and oral communication skills, providing opportunities for creative expression, critical analysis, and effective communication.
Assessment and Feedback: Implement formative and summative assessment strategies to monitor student progress, providing timely and constructive feedback to support their academic growth and achievement.
Literacy Across the Curriculum: Promote literacy across all subject areas, collaborating with colleagues to integrate literacy skills into their teaching and supporting students' literacy development beyond the English classroom.
Cultural Awareness: Explore diverse cultural perspectives and voices within literature, encouraging students to develop empathy, tolerance, and an understanding of the world around them.
Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification with a specialization in English.
- Relevant degree in English literature, language, or related field.
- Previous experience teaching English at the secondary level is desirable.
- Strong subject knowledge and a passion for English language and literature.
- Effective classroom management skills and the ability to create an inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued and supported.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying abreast of current educational trends and best practices in English teaching.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Opportunities for continued professional development and career advancement.
- Supportive leadership and a collaborative working environment.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Access to employee assistance program.
- Other benefits as per school/institution policy.
If you are an enthusiastic and innovative educator with a passion for English literature and language education, we invite you to apply. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to (url removed)
