Zest Education is currently seeking a dedicated and passionate Teacher of English to join their team. This position offers the opportunity to work in collaboration with a reputable secondary school in the Solihull area, starting in January 2025 on a full-time basis (or earlier if possible).
As a Teacher of English with Zest Education, you will play a pivotal role in inspiring and educating students in a vibrant and supportive learning environment. The school is located in a popular area, so is easily accessible by private or public transport. The successful candidate will be joining a fast paced and hard-working environment, the school supports training and development for all of its staff and is continually looking for strong team players to join them.
Key responsibilities:
- Plan and teach engaging lessons that motivate the students in your subject and cater to the needs of diverse learners
- Mark and assess students work and track student progression
- Have excellent curriculum knowledge that continues to develop with the advances in the subject - particularly the new and engaging ways to teach English as the subject continues to evolve.
- Have strong behaviour management skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
To apply for this role, you will need:
*QTS - Qualified Teacher status in English (ECT’s, formerly known as NQT’s, are encouraged to apply)
*Excellent subject knowledge of English in Key Stages 3 (KS3) and 4 (KS4) is essential
*Excellent behaviour and classroom management skills
*A strong school reference from your recent employer/placement
If you are a dedicated educator with a passion for English literature and language, and you are looking to join a dynamic team that values you and your career development, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Zest Education are an REC audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.
Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.
The role advertised is for temporary supply work.