Are you an experienced teacher of English language and literature? Maybe you are a newly qualified teacher searching for that first big opportunity. Simply Education have an exciting opportunity for a teacher of English to join a school in Oxfordshire.

Simply Education are working alongside a school in Oxfordshire to find a passionate and enthusiastic teacher of English to join their team in September 2024. Successful candidates will be required to work 5 days a week teaching KS3 and 4 English Literature and English Language.

The school is located in the centre of Canterbury, and as part of your contract with them, they will provide excellent training resources including CPD, as well as access to specialist well-being and mental health services. The school was recently rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, and they are looking to push on to improve this to outstanding over the coming years.

We are looking for someone who:
• Has recent experience teaching English.
• Or is an ECT with a relevant English degree.
• Has strong classroom management skills.
• Has excellent knowledge of KS3 and KS4 Curriculum.
• Can promote cultural development.
• Has great communication and lesson delivery skills.
• Can prepare lesson plans.

Simply Education’s specialist consultants will be on hand throughout the recruitment process to provide guidance and information about any roles we have available. We started our journey in January 2006 with the aim to provide teaching staff with local supply work and permanent roles. Over the years we have built strong working relationships with our schools and we pride ourselves on placing enthusiastic candidates in their ideal teaching roles.

The key benefits for working with Simply Education are:
• Your own dedicated Secondary school consultant.
• Access to our unique Professional Learning Specialists who provide free CPD training.
• A variety of daily and long-term positions to suit your needs.
• 24/7 access to your dedicated consultant via phone.
• Minimal administration (no timesheets).
• Email and SMS verification of bookings.
• Online diary of bookings, you pick when you want to work!
• School directions.
• £175 refer-a-friend scheme.

All candidates who register with Simply Education are required to provide references for the previous 2 years of work, as well as complete an enhanced DBS check. Due to COVID-19 regulations, any interviews we hold will be conducted over a Zoom call.

If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or please call Susan Apreko on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

If this job is not quite right for you but you are looking for a new job in education, please still contact your local Oxfordshire office for a confidential discussion on your career and different opportunities that are available.