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English Teacher
Location: Sunderland
Contract: Full-time
Key Stages: KS3-KS4
Start Date: January 2026

A Good secondary school in Sunderland is seeking a passionate, knowledgeable, and committed English Teacher to join their successful and supportive teaching team from January 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire students across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping them develop strong analytical skills, confidence in communication, and a genuine love of literature and language.

Role Responsibilities:

* Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging English lessons in line with the national curriculum.
* Teach across KS3 and KS4, covering a wide range of literary genres, writing styles, and language skills.
* Create a stimulating and inclusive learning environment that encourages creativity, discussion, and critical thinking.
* Differentiate lessons to meet the needs of all learners, including those requiring additional support.
* Monitor, assess, and provide meaningful feedback to support pupil progress and attainment.
* Prepare students for internal assessments and GCSE examinations, ensuring they feel confident and well prepared.
* Contribute to curriculum planning, resource development, and the ongoing improvement of the English department.
* Support extracurricular and enrichment activities such as reading clubs, creative writing groups, or theatre trips where appropriate.

Requirements:

* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
* Experience teaching English at KS3-KS4.
* Strong subject knowledge and the ability to bring texts, themes, and language concepts to life.
* Excellent classroom management, communication skills, and a commitment to raising standards.

About Us

Tradewind Recruitment is a trusted leader in education recruitment with over 25 years of success and offices nationwide. When you partner with Tradewind, you work with an award-winning agency recognised in the Sunday Times Top 100 Employers. We are committed to supporting our teachers and helping them thrive.

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If you're ready to inspire the next generation of writers and thinkers in a welcoming Sunderland school, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, please contact James Pullar on (phone number removed).

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