GCSE English Teacher

Job Purpose

To teach GCSE and/or Functional Skills English to students across curriculum areas, supporting them in achieving qualifications that enable further education or career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons at GCSE and Functional Skills levels.

• Prepare schemes of work, lesson plans, and teaching resources aligned with curriculum objectives.

• Regularly assess, mark, and provide constructive feedback on student work.

• Use IT and digital tools to enhance learning and support blended or online delivery.

• Conduct academic progress reviews and track learner outcomes.

• Participate in student recruitment, including open events and interviews.

• Complete required course documentation including registers, reports, and action plans.

• Support students through induction, ongoing academic mentoring, and referrals to learning support.

• Promote student attendance, achievement, and retention in collaboration with relevant staff.

• Prepare students for progression to higher study or employment opportunities.

• Attend curriculum meetings, quality reviews, and contribute to course improvements.

• Participate in staff development, appraisal, and peer collaboration to enhance teaching practice.

• Embed Equality, Diversity, and Safeguarding practices into all aspects of teaching and learning.

• Engage in quality assurance activities, including feedback collection and performance monitoring.

• Maintain a safe and inclusive classroom environment in line with Health & Safety policies.

Essential Person Specification

• A degree (or Level 3+ with 2+ years’ successful teaching experience in GCSE English).
• Recognised Level 5 teaching qualification (DET, PGCE) or willingness to gain one.
• GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or willingness to achieve).
• Proven experience teaching GCSE and/or Functional Skills English.
• Knowledge of exam board requirements for English qualifications.
• Ability to engage and support 16–18-year-old vocational learners.
• Effective classroom management, particularly with reluctant or challenging learners.
• Competent in using IT for teaching, assessment, and communication.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusive learning, and student success.