English Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment

Ashton-under-Lyne

On-site

GBP 31,000 - 44,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Access to 2,500+ CPD courses

Referral scheme

Interview preparation and ongoing help

Lesson planning assistance

Online timesheet portal

In-house payroll team in London

Flexible holiday pay

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is supporting a forward-thinking secondary academy in the Tameside area to recruit a dedicated Teacher of English for sickness cover from as soon as possible through to December 2026, with the potential to continue into the next academic year. You will teach English Language and Literature across Key Stages 3 and 4 on a full-time basis, Monday to Friday, 8:15am–3:00pm.

The role requires delivering engaging, inclusive lessons and maintaining a calm, focused classroom

Qualifications

Hold QTS, QTLS or be an Early Career Teacher
Experience teaching English at Key Stage 3 and 4
Provide a full CV with complete employment and education history
Have or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS
Have the legal right to work in the UK

Responsibilities

Teach English Language and Literature across KS3 and KS4 on a full-time basis
Deliver engaging, inclusive lessons and maintain a calm, focused classroom environment
Contribute to student progress and literacy development

Skills

Behaviour management

Differentiation

Student progress focus

Flexibility and enthusiasm

Education

QTS/QTLS or ECT

Job description

Position

Tradewind Recruitment is working with a forward-thinking secondary academy in the Tameside area to recruit a dedicated Teacher of English for a full-time sickness cover from as soon as possible through to December 2026, with the potential to continue into the next academic year.

Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for both Early Career Teachers and experienced QTS/QTLS practitioners seeking a well-supported role with strong daily rates of pay.

Salary

Daily rate: £170-£240 per day (depending on experience)

Role

The roleYou will be teaching English Language and Literature across Key Stages 3 and 4 on a full-time basis, Monday to Friday, 8:15am to 3:00pm. The role requires a teacher who can deliver engaging, inclusive lessons and maintain a calm and focused classroom environment.

Ideal candidate

Have strong behaviour management skills and create a respectful and supportive learning environment
Be able to adapt lessons to suit a wide range of abilities, backgrounds and learning needs
Demonstrate the ability, or strong potential, to support students in exceeding expected progress
Be flexible, committed and enthusiastic about teaching English
Have a genuine passion for helping young people develop their literacy, confidence and love of English

School

This is a smaller-than-average, well-established secondary academy in the Tameside area, serving students aged 11-16. The school has a forward-thinking approach to education and provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential. Set in a scenic location close to the edge of the Peak District, the school serves a diverse local community and benefits from a welcoming environment and dedicated staff team. This is an excellent opportunity for an English teacher looking to join a supportive school where they can make a genuine difference to students' progress and development.

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