Dynamic English Teacher (KS3–4) – Full-Time, Woking

Marchant Recruitment; Woking; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a committed English Teacher for a secondary school in Woking, Surrey. The role covers Key Stages 3 and 4, with potential KS5 opportunities depending on experience.

Immediate start, full-time permanent contract, salary on MPS1–UPS3, paid to scale. The successful candidate will join a supportive English department dedicated to high-quality lessons and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), or be working towards it as an eligible ECT.
• Have strong subject knowledge in English Language and English Literature.
• Be confident teaching English at secondary level, particularly across KS3 and KS4.
• Demonstrate effective lesson planning and classroom management.
• Have high expectations of student achievement and conduct.
• Be able to assess progress and adapt teaching to meet individual needs.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to departmental development.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering high-quality English lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Teaching English Language and English Literature in preparation for GCSE examinations.
• Developing students’ analytical writing, comprehension, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
• Encouraging students to read widely and engage confidently with challenging texts.
• Differentiating lessons to support students who require additional help while challenging higher-attaining learners.
• Assessing students’ work regularly and providing constructive feedback.
• Monitoring progress and adapting teaching approaches to address gaps in understanding.
• Establishing positive classroom routines and maintaining high expectations for behaviour.
• Contributing to curriculum planning and sharing effective teaching strategies with colleagues.
• Communicating professionally with parents, carers and pastoral colleagues where appropriate.

Skills

English Language

English Literature

KS3/KS4 teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a committed English Teacher for a secondary school in Woking, Surrey. The role covers Key Stages 3 and 4, with potential KS5 opportunities depending on experience.

Immediate start, full-time permanent contract, salary on MPS1–UPS3, paid to scale. The successful candidate will join a supportive English department dedicated to high-quality lessons and ongoing professional development.