English Teacher

Job Title: English Teacher; Location: Brighton; Working Pattern: Full Time; Contract: Permanent; Salary: M1 - UPS3 Pay Scale; Key Stages: KS3 - KS4; Start Date: September Start

Overview

Pink Tile Education is supporting a welcoming secondary school in Brighton in their search for a passionate and dedicated English Teacher to join their team in September. This is a full time permanent position teaching English across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging lessons, supporting student progress, and contributing positively to the wider school community.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high quality English lessons across KS3 and KS4 in line with the national curriculum.
• Create engaging and differentiated lesson plans that meet the needs of all learners.
• Assess, monitor, and track student progress, providing constructive feedback to support development.
• Prepare students effectively for GCSE examinations through structured teaching and revision strategies.
• Maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes student engagement and behaviour for learning.
• Work collaboratively with the English department to plan schemes of work and share best practice.
• Adapt teaching approaches to support students with varying abilities, including those with additional learning needs.
• Participate in departmental meetings, staff meetings, and professional development activities.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, parents, and carers regarding student progress and wellbeing.
• Uphold school policies and safeguarding procedures at all times.

Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching English at KS3 and KS4.
• Strong subject knowledge across the English curriculum.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• A commitment to supporting student achievement and wellbeing.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Must hold an enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one.

Job Details

• Job Title: English Teacher
• Location: Brighton
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Contract: Permanent
• Salary: M1 - UPS3 Pay Scale
• Key Stages: KS3 - KS4
• Start Date: September Start

The pay stated is inclusive of the 12.07% PAYE holiday entitlement.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to relevant background checks, including an enhanced DBS.