English Teacher

Veritas Education Recruitment; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Dedicated Secondary Education Consul t

Access to local secondary school opp./

Long-term and permanent career paths

Free CPD and professional development

Job summary

Veritas Education is seeking an English Teacher who can also teach Drama to join a welcoming secondary school in Blackburn from January 2027. You will teach English Language and Literature across KS3/KS4, while delivering Drama lessons and supporting extracurricular activities.

The role requires QTS or equivalent, experience teaching English in UK schools, and the ability to teach Drama. You should have excellent communication and organisational skills and a passion for raising attainment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching English in a UK secondary school.
• Ability or experience teaching Drama.
• Strong classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach English Language and Literature across KS3 and KS4.
• Deliver Drama lessons and support extracurricular activities.
• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons.
• Assess, monitor and report student progress.

Skills

English instruction

Drama teaching

Classroom management

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

English Teacher & Drama Teacher - Blackburn (January 2027 Start)

Veritas Education is currently seeking a passionate and dedicated English Teacher with the ability to teach Drama to join a welcoming and supportive secondary school in Blackburn from January 2027.

The Role:

• Teach English Language and Literature across KS3 and KS4.
• Deliver Drama lessons and support extracurricular performing arts activities.
• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons.
• Assess, monitor and report on student progress.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching English within a UK secondary school.
• Ability or experience teaching Drama.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• A passion for raising attainment and engaging young people in learning.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

What Veritas Education Offers:

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Secondary Education Consultant.
• Access to a wide range of local secondary school opportunities.
• Long-term and permanent career pathways.
• Free CPD and professional development opportunities.

Application Requirements for Veritas Education

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy.
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained.
• You must have legal right to work in the UK.
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview.
• Veritas Education works with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

Veritas Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks.

Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation.

Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability.

We accept applications from all sections of the community.