Graduate English Teacher – 1-Year Contract
Southend-on-Sea, Essex | Full-Time | £26,000–£28,000 per annum | Term Time Only + 3 Days | 1-Year Contract
Are you an English Graduate with a passion for literature, language and helping young people develop a love of learning?
A high-achieving secondary school in Southend-on-Sea is looking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Graduate English Teacher for a full-time, one-year contract.
This is a brilliant opportunity for an ambitious English Graduate who is considering a future career in teaching and would like to gain genuine classroom experience before progressing onto teacher training.
Why join this school?
The school has a strong reputation for academic achievement, with excellent outcomes across both GCSE and A-Level English. The English department is highly regarded and has a clear focus on academic progress, high expectations and developing confident, articulate and enthusiastic learners.
As a Graduate English Teacher, you will join an experienced and supportive department, giving you the opportunity to develop your teaching skills while gaining valuable insight into life as a classroom teacher.
This role would be particularly well suited to an English Graduate considering a PGCE or other teacher training route in the future.
Graduate English Teacher – Role Details
- Full-time, 1-year contract
- £26,000–£28,000 per annum
- Term time only, plus 3 additional days
- Based in Southend-on-Sea
- Teach and support English across the secondary age range
- Deliver engaging and well-planned English lessons
- Support students with English Language and English Literature
- Work closely with experienced English Teachers and department leaders
- Build confidence in lesson planning, classroom management and subject delivery
- Gain valuable experience ahead of future teacher training
Graduate English Teacher – Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a candidate who:
- Holds a degree in English, English Literature, English Language or a closely related subject
- Has a genuine passion for English and education
- Is interested in pursuing a long-term career in teaching
- Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Can engage and inspire secondary-aged students
- Is confident, enthusiastic and well organised
- Has high expectations of student behaviour, progress and achievement
Previous experience working with young people would be beneficial, but it is not essential. This opportunity is ideal for a graduate who is eager to gain meaningful classroom experience and develop the skills needed for a successful career in teaching.
This Graduate English Teacher role offers an excellent opportunity to spend a full academic year developing your experience within a successful secondary school and supportive English department.
If you’re interested in this Graduate English Teacher position, we’d love to hear from you. Recruitment is ongoing, and suitable candidates will be invited to interview without delay.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. As a Graduate English Teacher, you will play an active role in maintaining a safe and supportive environment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and satisfactory references. This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
To apply for this Graduate English Teacher opportunity, please send your CV to Alison at Clarus Education. If shortlisted, your consultant will be in touch within 48 hours.
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Pay: £26,081.85-£28,945.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
