English Teacher

Rotherwood Education; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated support from the Rotherwood팀

Opportunities to develop teaching in a

Long-term and ongoing work

Job summary

Rotherwood Recruitment are currently recruiting for a passionate English Teacher to join a secondary school in Blackburn.

This role focuses on delivering engaging and high-quality lessons across English Language and Literature, inspiring students to achieve their full academic potential and supporting progression through the key stages.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Strong subject knowledge in English Language and Literature.
• Experience teaching in a secondary school setting.
• Confident classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons aligned with the national curriculum.
• Teach English Language and Literature across key stages.
• Support reading, writing, speaking and comprehension development.
• Assess progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain effective behaviour management and promote positive conduct.
• Differentiate lessons to meet varying abilities and needs.

Skills

QTS or equivalent

English Language

English Literature

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Location: Blackburn, Lancashire
Salary: £160.80–£215.68 per day
Job Type: Full-Time, Long-Term / Ongoing

The Role

Rotherwood Recruitment are currently recruiting for a passionate and dedicated English Teacher to join a secondary school in Blackburn.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic educator who is committed to delivering engaging and high-quality lessons, inspiring students and helping them achieve their full academic potential.

The successful candidate will have strong subject knowledge across English Language and Literature, alongside the ability to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering engaging English lessons in line with the national curriculum.
• Teaching English Language and Literature across relevant key stages.
• Supporting students to develop their reading, writing, speaking and comprehension skills.
• Assessing student progress and providing constructive feedback.
• Maintaining effective classroom management and promoting positive behaviour.
• Differentiating lessons to meet the needs of students with varying abilities.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to support student development and achievement.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Strong subject knowledge in English Language and Literature.
• Previous experience teaching within a secondary school setting.
• Confident classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A positive, adaptable and enthusiastic approach to teaching.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates of £160.80–£215.68.
• Full-time teaching opportunities.
• Long-term and ongoing work.
• Dedicated support from the Rotherwood Recruitment team.
• Opportunities to develop your teaching experience within local schools.