At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and teach engaging lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 while monitoring student achievement.
- Company: Join a dedicated team at a school in Girton focused on high-quality education.
- Benefits: Permanent, full-time position starting September 2026 with opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: This role does not offer sponsorship and requires a DBS check.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on students' academic and emotional well-being as a Form Tutor.
- Qualifications: Candidates must hold a PGCE, QTS, and have experience with SEN students.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
Position: Secondary teacher
Location: Girton
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Start Date: September 2026
Qualification: PGCE, QTS, SEN experience
Responsibilities:
- Plan and teach high-quality, engaging lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and (if applicable) 5.
- Use data to monitor student achievement and implement interventions where gaps are identified.
- Guide students through GCSE/A-Level specifications, focusing on exam technique and marking criteria.
- Maintain a focused, respectful classroom culture using the school's behaviour framework.
- Act as a Form Tutor, supporting the social, emotional, and academic well-being of a specific student group.
- Contribute to the development of departmental schemes of work and share best practices with colleagues.
Preferred Skills:
- A deep, up-to-date understanding of your specialist subject and its relevant exam boards.
- The ability to adapt complex material for a wide range of abilities, including SEN and EAL students.
- Proficiency in using digital tools like Google Classroom, MS Teams, and interactive whiteboards to enhance learning.
- Competence in using school management systems (e.g., SIMS or Bromcom) to track and report on student data.
- Strong communication and public speaking skills to engage and command a room of young people.
Personal Attributes:
- The mental agility to handle the fast-paced, high-pressure environment of a secondary school.
- A genuine ability to connect with teenagers and understand the challenges they face.
- A no excuses approach to student potential and a commitment to closing the attainment gap.
- The flexibility to respond to the changing needs of the classroom and the wider school community.
- A desire for continuous improvement and an openness to pedagogical feedback and coaching.
This role is unable to offer any sponsorship at this time. All candidates will be subject to Randstad Education's child protection and UK eligibility vetting including a DBS check and providing satisfactory references. A DBS on the update service would be a distinct advantage due to the urgent nature of some of these roles.
Secondary teachers - Girton in Cambridge employer: Randstad Education
Located in Girton, this school prioritises high-quality teaching and student support. The team is committed to closing the attainment gap and fostering a respectful classroom culture. Professional development opportunities are available for continuous improvement.
