English Teacher – Vibrant & Inclusive 11–18 Secondary School in Brighton
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Job Summary
Job Title: English Teacher
Location: Brighton East Sussex
Contract Type: Full-time Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: MPS / UPS
Role Overview
The school is a vibrant inclusive and highly regarded 1118 secondary school and sixth form located in Brighton. Built on a foundation of strong academic ambition high standards and a supportive community ethos the school provides a safe structured and stimulating environment where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential. Campus facilities feature modern English teaching suites an extensive library interactive classroom technology and dedicated sixth form learning hubs. Staff work within a collaborative well-resourced department and are supported by a visible forward-thinking Senior Leadership Team committed to staff well-being manageable workloads and continuous professional development.
In this full-time role you will deliver high-quality English Language and English Literature lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 with opportunities to teach Key Stage 5 A-Level modules for suitably qualified candidates.
Candidate Requirements
Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or PGCE in Secondary English alongside an undergraduate degree in English Language English Literature or a related discipline.
Teaching Mastery: Strong subject knowledge with a proven ability to deliver engaging high-impact lessons aligned with GCSE exam board specifications (AQA/Edexcel/OCR).
Classroom Management: Outstanding organizational and classroom management skills fostering a focused analytical and supportive learning environment.
Student Attainment: Experience in tracking pupil progress evaluating essay technique and running targeted revision workshops to raise exam outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and deliver dynamic English Language and Literature lessons across KS3 and KS4 (and KS5 where applicable).
Prepare Key Stage 4 students thoroughly for GCSE examinations focusing on essay structure textual analysis and reading comprehension.
Regularly mark work conduct diagnostic assessments and provide constructive feedback to accelerate student progress.
Contribute to departmental schemes of work shared planning and extra-curricular literacy initiatives book clubs or creative writing groups.
School Highlights
Purpose-built English department equipped with digital whiteboards comprehensive shared resources and dedicated library access.
Welcoming supportive school community providing structured mentoring for Early Career Teachers (ECTs).
Continuous tailored CPD programs and clear pathways toward key stage management or middle leadership roles.
To Apply
To be considered for this English Teacher position in Brighton please submit your updated CV as soon as possible.
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