training and education
Safeguarding & Prevent
Location: Crawley, West Sussex
Start Date: September 2026 (Maternity Cover)
Salary: £31,650 - £49,084 per annum (TMS)
Contract: Full-Time
Are you an innovative, motivated, and successful English specialist? Randstad Education is proud to recruit for a forward-thinking secondary school in Crawley seeking a dynamic Teacher of English. This is an excellent opportunity to join a large, collaborative team of 12 specialists working in a modern, purpose-built environment.
The school is committed to career-long development and offers a broad, diverse curriculum designed to foster a genuine passion for literature and language while ensuring transferable skills across all faculties.
The Role
You will be responsible for delivering high-quality English lessons across the age and ability range, ensuring every student has the opportunity to engage with challenging texts and concepts.
Curriculum Delivery: Teach English across KS3 and KS4. Experience in delivering A Level English Language and Literature is highly desirable.
Innovative Pedagogy: Utilize a broad and diverse curriculum that interleaves key skills with knowledge-rich content to inspire students beyond the classroom.
Resource Development: Collaborate with a team of post-holders to develop and share high-quality teaching resources in a dedicated English Resource Room.
Student Progress: Monitor student performance closely to identify areas of need and implement effective interventions.
Reflective Practice: Engage fully with the school's extensive CPD programme and participate in departmental peer-learning to refine your craft.
The Department & Facilities
The school offers a superb working environment designed to support both staff and students:
Purpose-Built Classrooms: 10 full-size English classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards, projectors, and teacher PCs.
Specialist Spaces: Dedicated seminar rooms for Sixth Form lessons and a spacious, welcoming library for Key Stage 3.
Collaborative Ethos: A communal workspace for teachers to foster a professional and supportive team atmosphere.
What You Need to Succeed
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): A professionally qualified teacher with a passion for English.
Reflective Mindset: A teacher who adapts lessons to suit specific student needs and monitors performance to identify areas for development.
Collaboration: A team player willing to share ideas and contribute to the wider school community through enrichment activities.
Adaptability: The ability to tailor a broad curriculum to your own expertise while meeting the diverse needs of your students.
Why Join This School?
Competitive Salary: Paid on the Teachers' Main Scale (£31,650 - £49,084).
Professional Growth: Benefit from a school that uses effective CPD to achieve career-long teacher development.
Innovation: Work in a department that encourages new ideas and forward-thinking educational practices.
Safeguarding & Equality
Randstad Education and our partner school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and relevant employment checks in accordance with West Sussex County Council standards.
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