Job Description:

Teacher of English – Secondary School

Location: Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time / Temporary
Pay: Competitive daily rate, paid weekly
Agency: Teaching Personnel Cardiff

Teacher of English – QTS Required

Teaching Personnel Cardiff are currently seeking a qualified Teacher of English with QTS to join a welcoming mainstream secondary school in the Vale of Glamorgan. The position is available to start ASAP and is an excellent opportunity for an experienced English teacher or NQT/ECT looking to secure a teaching role for the new academic year.

The successful candidate will join a supportive school environment and teach English across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping pupils develop their literacy, communication and analytical skills in line with the Curriculum for Wales.

The Role

As a Teacher of English, you will be responsible for:

• Planning and delivering engaging English lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Teaching English Language and Literature
• Preparing pupils for GCSE examinations
• Differentiating lessons to meet the needs of learners of varying abilities
• Managing classroom behaviour effectively
• Assessing and monitoring pupil progress
• Working collaboratively with the English department and wider school team
• Contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Following the school's curriculum and safeguarding policies

Requirements

To be considered for this English Teacher position, you will need:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) – mandatory
• Experience teaching English within a secondary school environment
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• A commitment to supporting pupil progress and achievement
• The ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons
• A current Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is desirable

NQTs/ECTs are encouraged to apply. Teaching Personnel can provide guidance and support throughout the registration process for teachers who are new to agency work.

If you do not currently hold an Enhanced DBS, support with your DBS application can be provided.

Why Register with Teaching Personnel?

At Teaching Personnel Cardiff, we work closely with secondary schools across Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan and South Wales, offering teachers access to a wide range of temporary, long-term and permanent teaching opportunities.

As a registered teacher with Teaching Personnel, you can benefit from:

• Competitive daily rates of pay
• Weekly pay
• Access to local secondary school teaching vacancies
• Dedicated support from an experienced education recruitment consultant
• Support with DBS and registration
• Online timesheets and easy-to-use registration processes
• Interview and career support
• Access to long-term and permanent teaching opportunities

Apply Today

If you are a qualified English Teacher with QTS looking for an ASAP teaching role in a secondary school in the Vale of Glamorgan, we would love to hear from you.

Whether you are an experienced teacher or an NQT/ECT looking to gain further classroom experience, Teaching Personnel Cardiff can support you in finding your next teaching opportunity.

Apply now to register with Teaching Personnel Cardiff and discuss this English Teacher vacancy and other available secondary school teaching roles across South Wales.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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