English Teacher

English Teacher - Full-Time Supply (KS3 & KS4) - Halton Secondary School
Agency: Tradewind Recruitment

Contact: Anthony Bailey on 0151 221 9666 / anthony.bailey@twrecruitment.com
Start Date: After half-term (continuing until at least Christmas)
Location: Secondary school in Halton (11-16)
Pay Rate: Up to £232.56 per day

Role Overview

Tradewind are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and committed English Teacher to join a successful secondary school in the Halton area on a full-time supply basis from after the half-term holiday, through to at least the Christmas term. The post involves teaching English across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, delivering both English Language and English Literature programmes, supporting students to achieve excellent outcomes and raising aspirations.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a school with high expectations, a strong sense of community and a clear commitment to quality teaching and learning.

The school, part of a respected Multi-Academy Trust, holds an ethos of "A Commitment to Excellence", focused on Exceptional Values, Exceptional Learning & Teaching and Exceptional Achievement.
Every student is encouraged to adhere to the three core commitments:

• Respect yourself and others
• Give the very best of yourself
• Believe in yourself

English Department & Curriculum

The English Department offers a rich, engaging and carefully sequenced curriculum designed to foster a love of literature, improve oracy and writing skills and equip students for success in examinations and life beyond school.

As the successful candidate, you will be expected to deliver engaging, high-quality lessons across KS3 & KS4, assess and track student progress, intervene where required to raise attainment, promote literacy and oracy across the curriculum, and contribute to the supportive and high-performing culture of the department and school.

Person Specification

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified English teacher and holds QTS (or equivalent)
• Has recent experience teaching English at secondary level (KS3 and KS4)
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of how to teach English Language and Literature, including preparing students for GCSE outcomes
• Is able to motivate and engage students, and maintain high standards of behaviour and work ethic
• Shares the school's values of respect, belief and giving your best, and supports the "growth mindset" culture
• Has strong organisational skills, the ability to plan sequenced lessons, assess student progress and intervene where necessary
• Is adaptable, proactive and able to integrate quickly into a new department, contributing positively to the team and the school ethos

Why Apply?

• An excellent day-rate of up to £232.56 per day - competitive for the supply market
• Opportunity to work within a school that has high expectations, strong values and a supportive, purposeful environment
• A role that allows you to make a direct impact on student achievement across both KS3 and KS4
• Full-time supply role from after half-term to at least Christmas - ideal for a teacher seeking stability and continuity, or a stepping-stone into a permanent post
• Supportive staff and a strong departmental ethos: the school genuinely invests in its teachers and learners, promoting professional development and a positive work environment

If you're passionate about teaching English, committed to student success and ready to join a high-performing secondary school in Halton - please contact Anthony Bailey at Tradewind Recruitment on 0151 221 9666 or email anthony.bailey@twrecruitment.com.

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