English Teacher Achieving –Secondary School

Job Title: English Teacher

Location: Liverpool Merseyside

Contract Type: Full-time Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: MPS / UPS

Role Overview

The school is a vibrant ambitious and inclusive 1118 secondary school and sixth form located in Liverpool. Built on a foundation of strong academic standards high expectations and a supportive community ethos the school provides a safe and motivating environment where students are empowered to excel. The campus boasts modern teaching facilities including specialized English suites an extensive library interactive learning technology and dedicated sixth form study spaces.

Staff work within a highly collaborative and well-resourced department backed by an approachable Senior Leadership Team committed to manageable workloads ongoing professional development and staff well-being.

In this full-time role you will deliver high-quality English Language and English Literature lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 with opportunities to teach A-Level English literature or language for suitably qualified candidates.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or PGCE in Secondary English alongside a degree in English Language English Literature or a related subject.

• Teaching Mastery: Strong subject knowledge and a track record of delivering engaging high-impact lessons aligned with national curriculum standards and GCSE exam board specifications.

• Classroom Management: Outstanding behavior management skills creating a structured positive and focused learning atmosphere.

• Student Attainment: Experience in tracking pupil progress conducting mock assessments and leading targeted intervention sessions to elevate GCSE literacy attainment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative rigorous English Language and Literature lessons across KS3 and KS4 (and KS5 where applicable).

• Assess mark and track student work regularly offering constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement.

• Prepare Key Stage 4 cohorts thoroughly for GCSE examination components essay structure and text analysis.

• Contribute to departmental schemes of work moderation exercises and extra-curricular literacy initiatives book clubs or creative writing groups.

School Highlights

• Purpose-built English department with digital whiteboards comprehensive shared resources and dedicated library access.

• Welcoming supportive school community with structured mentoring for Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

• Continuous tailored CPD programs and clear pathways toward middle leadership positions.

To Apply

To be considered for this English Teacher position in Liverpool please submit your updated CV as soon as possible.