English Intervention Specialist

Teach Now; Watford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specialist English intervention role

Work across KS3 & GCSE

Collaboration with English department

Flexible full-time/part-time terms

Job summary

Teach Now is recruiting an engaging English Intervention Teacher for a secondary academy in Watford. You will work with KS3 and GCSE students, delivering targeted literacy support to close gaps and rebuild confidence.

The role requires QTS and a proven track record of small-group tutoring, with responsibilities including planning focused sessions, supporting GCSE preparation and collaborating with the English department. Start date 9 November 2026; flexible full-time or part-time terms.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching KS3 English and GCSE English
• Proven ability to deliver targeted interventions in small groups
• Ability to identify learning gaps and plan focused interventions
• Demonstrated engagement strategies and resilience in supporting learners

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted English interventions aligned with classroom learning.
• Develop reading comprehension, spelling, grammar, writing and analytical skills.
• Plan focused sessions around students learning needs.
• Support GCSE preparation and examination technique where required.
• Build confidence, participation and positive attitudes towards English.
• Monitor progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with the English department and wider school staff.

Skills

Small-group tutoring

KS3 English knowledge

GCSE English

Identify learning gaps

Engaging teaching style

Relationship-building

Adaptability

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Secondary English teaching experience

Job description

Position: English Intervention Teacher – KS3 & GCSE

Contract Type: Temporary – full-time, with part-time considered

Start Date: 9 November 2026

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire

Salary: £35,602–£48,479 per annum (M1–M6, London Fringe; full-time equivalent), pro rata if part-time

Salary depends on qualifications, experience and position on the Main Pay Range. The maximum applies at M6.

Hours of work: To be discussed

Email: (url removed)

Contact Name: Danna Crous

About the Role

Help students move from I cant do English to the confidence to try.

Teach Now is recruiting an engaging English Intervention Teacher for a secondary academy in Watford. Working with KS3 and GCSE students, youll deliver focused support that strengthens literacy, addresses learning gaps and rebuilds self-belief.

Your sessions will combine clear subject teaching with creativity and encouragement. From unpicking a text to developing a written response, youll make difficult concepts manageable and help students recognise their progress.

The school needs someone who can build rapport quickly and motivate learners who may feel disengaged or lack confidence. A proven track record of small-group tutoring is essential, alongside QTS and strong English subject knowledge.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status and secondary English teaching experience.
• A proven track record of small-group tutoring.
• Knowledge of KS3 English and GCSE requirements.
• Ability to identify learning gaps and plan targeted interventions.
• An engaging teaching style and strong relationship-building skills.
• Adaptability, resilience and commitment to safeguarding.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted English interventions aligned with classroom learning.
• Develop reading comprehension, spelling, grammar, writing and analytical skills.
• Plan focused sessions around students learning needs.
• Support GCSE preparation and examination technique where required.
• Build confidence, participation and positive attitudes towards English.
• Monitor progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with the English department and wider school staff.

Benefits – Our client can offer you

• A specialist role focused on targeted English support.
• Opportunities to work across KS3 and GCSE.
• Collaboration with the English department.
• Scope to bring creativity and personality to intervention teaching.
• Discussion of full-time or part-time working arrangements.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance