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A Level English Teacher (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 193108
FE & HE Competitive Contract / Temp mid Level 8 November 2026
South West
Jon Heller

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Education Details

English Further Education fe college
Levels: A-Level

Job Description

A Level English Teacher

Temporary | Contract

Location: the South West

About the Role

We're recruiting an A Level English Teacher to join a further education provider in the South West. You'll plan and deliver engaging A Level English lessons, supporting learners to achieve strong academic outcomes and progress to university, apprenticeships or employment.

You'll work alongside a supportive teaching team, bringing your subject knowledge and enthusiasm into the classroom.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Planning and delivering high-quality A Level English lessons.
  • Supporting learners of differing abilities to reach their potential.
  • Assessing work, monitoring progress and giving clear, constructive feedback.
  • Providing intervention where learners need additional support.
  • Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • Strong English subject knowledge, typically supported by a degree in a relevant subject
  • A recognised teaching qualification such as QTS, QTLS, PGCE, Cert Ed or DET
  • Experience of teaching English at A Level
  • Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
  • An Enhanced DBS check, or a willingness to obtain one

Desirable (but not essential):

  • Experience of teaching within further education

If you're ready to help the next cohort of English students achieve their best, we'd love to hear from you.

Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.

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Your Recruitment Consultant

Jon Heller

Jon Heller

Principal Recruitment Consultant

Requirements

  • Degree in relevant subject
  • QTS, QTLS, PGCE, Cert Ed or DET
  • A Level English teaching experience
  • Classroom and behaviour management skills
  • Enhanced DBS check

Skills & Qualifications

A Level English teachingLesson planningAssessment and feedbackDifferentiationIntervention supportInclusive teaching

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