English Teacher & Literacy Development Lead | Sixth Form Academy

Company: Marchant Recruitment
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Location: Hertford Heath
Job Description:

Salary: Competitive salary, dependent on experience

The Role

Teach English across key stages: Deliver engaging English Language and Literature lessons across KS3, GCSE and post-16 groups.

Develop literacy: Support whole-school literacy initiatives and contribute to reading and writing development.

Prepare students for examinations: Plan effective revision, assessment and intervention activities.

Encourage critical thinking: Use challenging texts and discussion-based learning to develop analytical ability.

Support curriculum planning: Work collaboratively with colleagues to create coherent and engaging schemes of work.

Track progress: Use assessment information to identify learning gaps and provide targeted support.

The Candidate

English specialist: Has strong knowledge of English Language and Literature.

Qualified teacher: Holds QTS or an equivalent recognised qualification.

Excellent communicator: Can explain complex ideas clearly and inspire confident classroom discussion.

Creative practitioner: Uses varied teaching strategies to engage different learners.

Assessment focused: Understands how to use formative and summative assessment effectively.

Collaborative colleague: Is willing to contribute to literacy projects and departmental planning.

The Environment

Academic focus: A sixth form academy with high expectations for achievement.

Modern learning spaces: Well-equipped classrooms and access to digital learning resources.

Dedicated English team: A collaborative department committed to improving student outcomes.

Student-centred approach: Strong focus on inclusion, confidence and individual progress.

Professional support: Access to mentoring, training and career development opportunities.

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Posted: September 24th, 2026