English Teacher - Staffordshire

English Teacher – Full Time – Stafford Start Date
January 2027.
Duration
Full-time position for the Spring Term, running from January until Easter. There is potential for the placement to continue beyond Easter, depending on the school's recruitment arrangements.
Overview of the School
TARA Professional Recruitment are working in partnership with a secondary school in Stafford who are seeking a committed and enthusiastic English Teacher to join their team from January.
The school is looking for a dedicated teaching professional who can provide high-quality English teaching and support pupils in achieving their potential. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established school team and make a positive contribution to pupils' learning and progress.
Overview of the Role
We are currently recruiting for a full-time English Teacher to teach across the secondary age range, delivering engaging and effective lessons and maintaining high standards of teaching and learning.
The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering English lessons, supporting pupils' development across the curriculum and creating a positive classroom environment where pupils feel motivated to learn.
Responsibilities will include:
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Planning and delivering engaging English lessons in line with the curriculum.
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Teaching English across the relevant secondary key stages.
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Preparing resources and adapting lessons to meet the needs and abilities of pupils.
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Assessing, monitoring and supporting pupils' progress.
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Maintaining high expectations for behaviour, engagement and achievement.
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Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.
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Working collaboratively with colleagues and contributing to the wider English department.
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Following school policies, procedures and safeguarding expectations.
The school is looking for someone who can confidently deliver the subject, build positive relationships with pupils and provide continuity of learning throughout the placement.
Qualifications / Experience Required
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
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Experience teaching English within a secondary school setting.
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Strong subject knowledge and confidence delivering the English curriculum.
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The ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons.
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Effective classroom and behaviour management skills.
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Strong communication and organisational skills.
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The ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet different learning needs.
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A professional, reliable and enthusiastic approach.
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A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Suitable Experience
We welcome applications from teachers with experience delivering English across Key Stages 3 and 4. Experience teaching GCSE English would be particularly beneficial.
The ideal candidate will be confident managing a full teaching timetable, supporting pupils of varying abilities and maintaining a positive and purposeful learning environment.
We would be particularly interested in hearing from teachers who can demonstrate strong subject knowledge, effective lesson planning and a genuine passion for English and pupil achievement.
What We Offer
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A full-time teaching opportunity starting January 2027.
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A placement confirmed until Easter, with potential for extension.
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The opportunity to work within an established secondary school.
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Competitive rates of pay.
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Dedicated support from the TARA Professional Recruitment team.
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Ongoing guidance and communication throughout your placement.
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The opportunity to develop professional relationships within a local school.
About TARA Professional Recruitment
We provide a dedicated and committed service to candidates, supporting teachers and support staff in their search for suitable and regular work, alongside excellent Teacher Referral Bonuses.
TARA Professional Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all interested parties.
All applicants will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and young people and work diligently to help raise the standards of education within our schools.
All applicants will be expected to undertake the necessary compliance checks, including Prohibited List, Barred List, DBS and qualification checks. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
What We're Looking For
We are seeking a teacher who:
Demonstrates a genuine commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Has a clear understanding of professional boundaries and safeguarding responsibilities.
Has a positive, reliable and proactive approach to teaching.
Can build effective professional relationships with pupils, colleagues and school staff.
Is confident managing classroom behaviour and creating a supportive learning environment.
Is passionate about delivering engaging English lessons and helping pupils achieve their potential.
Shares our values of integrity, professionalism, inclusivity and putting the needs of children first.
Is willing to engage fully with safer recruitment and ongoing compliance requirements, including safeguarding training and vetting checks.
Successful applicants will be expected to uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and always act in the best interests of children.
Interested in this English Teacher opportunity?
If you are a qualified English Teacher available for a full-time position from January and are interested in a Spring Term placement with the potential to continue beyond Easter, we would love to hear from you.
Get in touch with TARA Professional Recruitment today or visit our website to view our current vacancies and register your interest
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed