English Graduate 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 looking to gain valuable classroom experience before embarking on teacher training? Do you have a passion for English Literature and Language and want to inspire the next generation of students?
A successful secondary school in Southend-on-Sea is looking to appoint a confident, enthusiastic and knowledgeable English Graduate Teacher for a full-time, one-year contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for an English Graduate who is considering a long-term career in education and would like to develop their teaching skills within a supportive secondary school environment.
The School & English Department
The school has a strong focus on academic achievement and provides students with the opportunity to progress through to sixth form and A-Level study. Recent results show 37.7% of A-Level entries achieved A–B grades, with 21.9% achieving A–A**. A-Level students also made above-average progress from their GCSE starting points.
At GCSE level, 21.3% of students achieved grade 5 or above in both English and Maths, with English forming a key part of the school's core curriculum.
As an English Graduate Teacher, you will work alongside an experienced English department and gain first-hand experience of planning, delivering and assessing lessons. This role would be ideal for a graduate looking to build their classroom experience before progressing onto a PGCE or other teacher training programme.
English Graduate Teacher – The Role
- Full-time, one-year contract
- £26,000–£28,000 per annum
- Term time only, plus 3 additional days
- Teaching English across the secondary age range
- Supporting students across English Language and English Literature
- Planning and delivering engaging English lessons
- Supporting students to develop their reading, writing and analytical skills
- Working alongside experienced English Teachers and department leaders
- Developing classroom management and teaching skills
- Gaining excellent experience ahead of future teacher training
English Graduate Teacher – Person Specification
The ideal candidate will have:
- A strong degree in English, English Literature, English Language or a related subject
- Excellent subject knowledge and a genuine enthusiasm for English
- A desire to pursue a career in teaching
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- The confidence to lead and engage a classroom
- A positive and enthusiastic approach to working with young people
- High expectations of student behaviour and achievement
- Previous experience working with young people is desirable, but not essential
This English Graduate Teacher position offers a fantastic opportunity to gain meaningful, hands-on teaching experience within a secondary school with a strong sixth-form provision and a clear focus on academic progress.
If you’re interested in this English Graduate 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 English Graduate 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 English Graduate 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-£28,786.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
