English QTS Teacher

Randstad Education; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Education seeks an English Teacher with QTS for a full-time, temporary post in Newmarket. Start ASAP, working five days a week, with potential extension beyond the October half-term to Christmas 2026.

The role includes full PPA cover, teaching across KS3-KS4 (GCSE), and a collaborative department to drive strong pupil progress. Competitive daily rates and ongoing support.

Qualifications

• Must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS.
• Proven track record of working as an English Teacher within a UK secondary school setting.
• Clear communication skills with the ability to engage pupils of all abilities.
• Effective classroom management strategies grounded in positive encouragement and high expectations.
• Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or readiness to process one immediately through Randstad).

Responsibilities

• Deliver Inspiring Lessons across KS3 and KS4 (GCSE).
• Full Curriculum Ownership with PPA Cover and a 5-day timetable.
• Cultivate Communication & Literacy with inclusive learning environments.
• Support All Learners through differentiation and targeted support.
• Departmental Collaboration to share resources and track pupil progress.

Skills

UK secondary school experience

Strong subject knowledge

Classroom leadership

Excellent communication

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS

Job description

Ask yourself these three questions...

• Do you love bringing literature to life and inspiring creative expression in young minds?

• Are you looking for a full-time role offering complete PPA cover in a supportive department?

• Would you like a rewarding English teaching placement in Newmarket with the opportunity to extend to Christmas?

English Teacher (QTS)

Location: Newmarket, Suffolk

Start Date: ASAP / Immediate

Contract: Full-Time (5 days a week) - Temporary until October Half-Term (with strong potential to extend to Christmas 2026)

Salary: £150 - £260 per day (Pay to scale)

Are you a passionate English Teacher seeking an immediate, full-time placement in an encouraging secondary school setting?

Randstad Education is currently seeking a dedicated English Teacher to join a collaborative secondary school in Newmarket. Running full-time (5 days a week) until the October half-term initially, this position carries a strong likelihood of extending through to Christmas 2026.

As an English Teacher taking on full teaching duties across the department, you will benefit from full PPA cover to support your lesson preparation, marking, and curriculum delivery, ensuring you have the time and space to deliver high-impact learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Inspiring Lessons: As an impactful English Teacher, you will plan and deliver engaging English Language and Literature sessions across KS3 and KS4 (GCSE).

• Full Curriculum Ownership with PPA Cover: Take charge of full class teaching duties, backed by full PPA cover to support lesson planning, constructive marking, and student tracking.

• Cultivate Communication & Literacy: Create an inclusive learning environment where pupils feel confident analyzing complex texts, debating ideas, and sharpening written skills.

• Support All Learners: Differentiate instruction effectively to challenge high achievers while providing structured support for students developing foundational literacy.

• Departmental Support: Collaborate closely with departmental colleagues to share resources, align with schemes of work, and maintain strong pupil progress throughout the term.

Candidate Profile

We are searching for an articulate, creative English Teacher with strong subject knowledge and excellent classroom leadership.

• Must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS.

• Proven track record of working as an English Teacher within a UK secondary school setting.

• Clear communication skills with the ability to engage pupils of all abilities.

• Effective classroom management strategies grounded in positive encouragement and high expectations.

• Holds an Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or readiness to process one immediately through Randstad).

What We Offer

• Competitive Daily Rates: Pay rates from £150 to £260 per day (pay to scale), paid weekly, alongside access to Randstad's wide-ranging benefit schemes.

• Full PPA Cover: Dedicated planning and preparation time built into your 5-day timetable.

• Referral Scheme: Earn a £300 Love2shop voucher by recommending a qualified colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme (T&Cs apply).