Teacher of English
Location: Dunstable, Bedfordshire
Start Date: After October Half Term
Contract: Full-time, Long-Term / Permanent
Salary: £31,650 - £43,607 per annum (Main Pay Scale, Fringe / Bedfordshire weighting)
Subject Focus: English Language & English Literature (KS3 & KS4 / GCSE, KS5 optional)
Choice Teachers are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of English to join an inclusive, caring, and values-driven secondary school based in Dunstable, starting after the October half-term break.
Guided by a strong ethos centered on helping pupils aspire, serve, and flourish, the school is deeply committed to raising literacy standards, encouraging a lifelong love of reading and creative writing, and ensuring every student can express themselves with confidence. With a supportive pastoral structure and an ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum, this is an excellent opportunity for a passionate English specialist to make a genuine impact.
Key Responsibilities
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Teach English Language and English Literature across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (AQA specification).
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Deliver A-Level English Literature or Language teaching (optional, depending on experience).
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Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that enhance literacy, critical thinking, and textual analysis skills.
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Adapt teaching to support diverse learning needs, ensuring all pupils—including those with SEND or EAL—can make strong progress.
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Prepare Key Stage 4 pupils effectively for GCSE examinations.
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Maintain a calm, positive, and purposeful classroom environment rooted in mutual respect and clear expectations.
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Contribute collaboratively to departmental planning, moderation, and whole-school literacy initiatives.
Requirements
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
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A degree in English, English Literature, Linguistics, or a closely related discipline.
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Proven experience teaching English across KS3 and KS4 within a UK secondary school.
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Passion for promoting high standards of reading, writing, and communication across all age groups.
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Strong classroom management skills and a reflective, collaborative te
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