Teacher of English

About the role

TEACHER OF ENGLISH – Part Time 0.8/Full Time - Maternity Cover 

Salary: Main/Upper Pay Spine (with London Fringe)
Start Date Flexible 

Great English teaching is defined by a genuine love for the subject and an extensive knowledge of how students learn to read, write and express themselves.  Would you like to work in a talented, highly motivated and supportive team within our English department. Would you like to teach a challenging, engaging and diverse curriculum?  This is a superb opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated teacher of English, who has the skills and drive to inspire students and colleagues to raise standards even further.  

We seek to appoint an ambitious, enthusiastic and highly motivated Teacher with a real zest for teaching and learning. You would join a fast-paced and energetic team, who are generous with their time and enjoy sharing resources and expertise.
Why choose our school:
•    Influence practice and sharing ideas with likeminded professionals.  
•    An established and well-resourced learning area.
•    Excellent opportunities for high quality professional development and support.
•    Strong commitment to staff wellbeing with a genuinely friendly body of staff who support and care for each other.
•    Excellent transport links with the M1, A1 and M25 close by.
What we are looking for:
•    An innovative teacher who embraces and develops new ideas, and then pursues them to completion.
•    You should have a strong record of working collaboratively within a department and you are able to respond nimbly to challenges which arise.
•    You uphold high expectations of students daily and model this to colleagues in the department.  
•    You can skilfully develop effective student-teacher relationships.  
•    You have a keen interest in the latest research and theory around English curriculum.
•    You have a proven track record of achieving strong student progress and have high expectations of your classes. 
•    You are a positive team player with a strong commitment to making Kings Langley School the best place to work for all staff.

Closing Date: Wednesday 5 February 2025 at 9am

 Please contact Mrs. Shurle Woodhouse (woodhouses@kls.herts.sch.uk) for further details.
The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.