General Cover, English Class Teacher - Cornwall Secondary

1st September start
Full Time
Posted 9 days ago
Expiring 23rd July
Cornwall
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Full-Time Secondary English Teacher Are you an inspiring English specialist ready to make an impact in the new academic year? We are seeking a passionate Full-Time English Teacher to join a vibrant secondary school department starting this September. In this role, you will deliver engaging language and literature lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, fostering a genuine love for the subject in students of all abilities. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or an ambitious Early Career Teacher (ECT), the school offers a highly supportive environment with excellent professional development opportunities.
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A School of the Future This educational institution was completely redesigned and rebuilt in 2011 as a ‘School of the Future’ at a cost of over £17 million. School buildings should inspire learning. They should nurture every student and member of staff. They should be a source of pride and a practical resource for the community. This school is a welcoming and exciting place in which to teach and learn. Being a new establishment means that there are modern facilities, resources, and equipment throughout. The technology is ‘leading edge’ in all respects and supports the learning of students both within and beyond the curriculum. The state-of-the-art facilities reflect an educational vision of high expectations, high-quality teaching and learning, specialism and excellence, local collaboration, and community involvement. This institution is proud to be part of a regional education trust. At the heart of the shared vision is the belief that education is a seamless and continuous journey, and the core purpose is to create ever-improving provision across the trust, which will provide the best opportunities for young people across the area.

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If you're not ready to find another role, or, you're definitely still welcome to sign up. Registering with us and letting us know what you're looking for will help us to get in touch with you about roles you may be interested in!

I only have overseas experience. Is that OK?

Generally schools prefer teachers and TAs who are familiar with the UK Curriculum, but this can vary. We'd be happy to speak to you about your experience, and find out if we'd be able to help you find a role.

Vetting

What documents will I need to provide?

We'll need evidence of your identity, right to work and teaching qualifaction. In addition, we'll need an enhanced DBS certificate and references from two recent previous employers.

Can you apply for a DBS for me?

Yes. If you need a DBS or your DBS needs updating we can apply for one fore you. The cost of a DBS is £47.20 which we will reimburse once you have worked 10 days through Zen.

I don't have my documents right now. Can I still sign up?

Yes! You can sign up now and let us know what work you're looking for. You can return at any time to finish your profile and start getting bookings.

I don't have recent references, can I still sign up?

You can definitely still sign up! Once you've uploaded your CV, we'll be able to look at your experience, and help you figure out who would be best placed to act as your referees.

Roles

What roles do you cover?

We help Teachers, Teaching Assistants, and Cover Supervisors find work. We work with all types of schools and help with short-term, long-term and permanent roles. Many of our long-term roles convert to permanent roles. We make it far easier than a traditional agency for teachers to convert temporary positions into permanent ones.

What areas do you cover?

We work with over 400 schools in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds.

How much work is there?

Generally speaking, we have consistently high demand for daily supply teachers in Greater London, Manchester Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds. Teaching assistant work is generally higher for long-term roles rather than daily supply cover.

Do you have primary, secondary or nursery jobs?

Yes. We can help with daily supply and long-term jobs in nurseries, primary schools and secondary schools. We don't typically have jobs in further education or college.

Do you have work for cover supervisors, invigilators, or school administrators?

While the majority of our work is for teachers and teaching assistants, we do also have work for cover supervisors and invigilators. Explain what you are looking for when you sign up and our team will help you.

What subjects do you cover?

We cover all subjects taught in primary and secondary schools - if you're not sure if we can help you with what you're looking for, please register and arrange to speak to a member of our Teacher Success team.

Do you do school admin jobs?

If you're looking for teaching or teaching assistant roles, and would also be interested in admin roles, it's worth letting us know. If you're only looking for admin roles, we might not be the place for you, as this isn't what we specialise in.

General

How is Zen different from a recruitment agency?

Zen Educate is a technology platform to connect teachers with schools directly. Agencies are an expensive middleman between schools and teachers. They have to charge high commissions because their booking procedures are largely manual and run on outdated systems. Because we run more of the process online or on your phone, we create an experience that delights schools and teachers at a fraction of the cost.

What roles do you cover?

Start a conversation on chat or email support@zeneducate.com and our friendly team will get back to you shortly.