Englsh Secondary Teacher

Prospero Teaching are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced English Teacher to work in one of our fantastic Secondary Schools in Sunderland on a full-time and long-term basis to start in September to cover a Maternity until February 2025. Applications from ECTs are welcome and there will be opportunities for part of the ECT qualification to be completed whilst in the role.

The role will involve planning and delivering lessons to full classes with the support of Teaching Assistants within lessons. A key part of the role will be to differentiate lessons appropriately and work effectively alongside other members of staff to ensure all pupils are able to make progress and are taught in a way that is suited to their individual needs and learning styles. Another key part of the role will be to build positive relationships with pupils and other members of staff to ensure challenging behaviour is managed in a positive, proactive, and consistent manner.

It is a brilliantly supportive, inspiring, and enjoyable environment for both Pupils and staff. This is a role that will give you the opportunity to make a difference to the lives and progress of children every day.

This role will involve:

• Planning and teaching engaging and informative lessons that inspire Reception pupils and allows all pupils to make progress.
• Building positive relationships with pupils and Teaching Assistants to create excellent learning environments.
• Managing challenging behaviour in a positive, proactive and consistent manner
• Differentiating lessons appropriately to suit the needs and earning styles of all pupils.
• Using varied methods of assessment to assess pupil progress
• Displaying high levels of enthusiasm, energy and positivity when working with children.
• Working effectively with Teaching Assistants to ensure children receive the best possible educational experience

This role requires:

• An Enhanced DBS (ideally on the Update Service but this is not essential as we can process a new one for you)
• QTS and Teaching experience.
• Experience of short, medium and long-term planning
• Experience of utilising a range of methods to assess pupil progress
• Strong knowledge of the National Curriculum
• Strong relationship-building skills with an ability to build rapport
• A positive and resilient attitude towards Teaching and work
• Experience of Teaching within the UK
• A genuine passion for Teaching
• Strong organisation and communication skills
• A commitment to CPD

If you are interested, please apply asap as the school are looking to recruit promptly so an early application is encouraged!