English Teacher

Location: Swansea and surrounding areas

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a number of secondary schools across the Swansea area who are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated English Teachers to provide classroom support.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work with pupils in Key Stages 3 and 4 (ages 11-16), supporting their academic development and preparing them for GCSE English. You will play a key role at a formative stage in students' education, helping them develop critical thinking, literacy skills, and confidence.

As a Secondary English Teacher, your responsibilities will include:

• Teaching English in line with the National Curriculum

• Planning and delivering engaging, structured lessons

• Setting, marking, and assessing classwork and homework

• Monitoring pupil progress and completing reports

• Maintaining accurate attendance records

• Managing classroom behaviour and promoting a positive learning environment

• Working collaboratively with colleagues and Teaching Assistants

• Ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed at all times

• Communicating effectively with parents, carers, and external agencies when required

• Providing feedback on pupil progress, behaviour, and any safeguarding concerns to relevant bodies

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or be working towards it

• Have experience teaching English at secondary level

• Demonstrate excellent subject knowledge of English

• Possess strong communication and classroom management skills

• Be calm, adaptable, and resilient in challenging situations

• Work well as part of a team and build positive professional relationships

• Show a clear commitment to safeguarding and child welfare

• Hold a full UK driving licence with access to their own vehicle

• Have fluent spoken and written English

• Be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS & EWC checks