English Teacher

English Teacher in Lewisham An all through independent school is currently looking for a creative English teacher who is committed to improving the exam results, progress, and engagement of pupils. If you’re ready for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you. About the role The school is seeking an English teacher to work with students between the ages of 7 and 14. The ideal candidate will have experience working with students who have high-functioning autism (ASC). The teacher will be responsible for creating engaging and interactive lessons that cater to the unique needs of each student, while also fostering a supportive and inclusive classroom environment. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential for working with students, parents, and support staff to ensure the academic success of all students. The school is committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating learning environment for students with ASC, and the English teacher will play a key role in achieving this goal. This is a full-time role in which you will be expected to deliver well-planned lessons and strong behaviour management. The school’s vision is to develop well-rounded citizens through a balanced curriculum, and requires a dynamic teacher who can think on their feet and tailor their lessons to the needs of the pupils. You will be working alongside an extremely supportive and collaborative department with a team of excellent practitioners. Teachers will also have access to the school’s internal CPD programme. The ideal candidate * Extensive experience teaching english at Key Stage 4 and GCSE * Strong teaching background * Available for interview and observation * Committed and proactive in regards to engaging students About us: We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core. * Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant) * Free CPD sessions * Your own dedicated consultant * £150 ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus * Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners How to apply: You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications, and all teachers require a formally-recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 7 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance provided. By applying for this role, you are consenting to Engage Education Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the GDPR requirements. Job Type: Full-time Pay: £32,407.00-£43,182.00 per year Benefits: * On-site parking * Referral programme Schedule: * Day shift * Monday to Friday * No weekends Licence/Certification: * QTS (preferred) Work Location: In person