English Teacher & Literacy Development Lead | Sixth Form Academy
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Job Summary
Role: Teacher of English (KS3KS5)
Location: Hertford Hertfordshire
Contract: Full-Time Fixed-Term
Start Date: January 2027
Salary: Competitive salary dependent on experience
A forward-thinking sixth form academy in Hertford is looking for an inspirational English Teacher to join its English and literacy team from January 2027. This role would suit a creative practitioner who is passionate about developing reading writing and analytical skills.
Teach English across key stages: Deliver engaging English Language and Literature lessons across KS3 GCSE and post-16 groups.
Develop literacy: Support whole-school literacy initiatives and contribute to reading and writing development.
Prepare students for examinations: Plan effective revision assessment and intervention activities.
Encourage critical thinking: Use challenging texts and discussion-based learning to develop analytical ability.
Support curriculum planning: Work collaboratively with colleagues to create coherent and engaging schemes of work.
Track progress: Use assessment information to identify learning gaps and provide targeted support.
English specialist: Has strong knowledge of English Language and Literature.
Qualified teacher: Holds QTS or an equivalent recognised qualification.
Excellent communicator: Can explain complex ideas clearly and inspire confident classroom discussion.
Creative practitioner: Uses varied teaching strategies to engage different learners.
Assessment focused: Understands how to use formative and summative assessment effectively.
Collaborative colleague: Is willing to contribute to literacy projects and departmental planning.
Academic focus: A sixth form academy with high expectations for achievement.
Modern learning spaces: Well-equipped classrooms and access to digital learning resources.
Dedicated English team: A collaborative department committed to improving student outcomes.
Student-centred approach: Strong focus on inclusion confidence and individual progress.
Professional support: Access to mentoring training and career development opportunities.
To be considered for this January 2027 English teaching opportunity please submit your CV as soon as possible.
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