English Teacher

Supply Desk Ltd; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Supply Desk is supporting a good secondary school in Buckingham to recruit an English Teacher starting November 2026. The role covers KS3/KS4 (KS5 welcome), delivering engaging lessons and helping raise attainment within a collaborative English department.

You will plan and assess student progress, inspire love of literature and language, and contribute to curriculum development while engaging in enrichment activities with strong classroom management.

Qualifications

• QTS is required to teach in a secondary school.
• Experience teaching English in a secondary setting is essential.
• Strong knowledge across literature and language is needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging English lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Inspire critical thinking and confident written expression.
• Plan structured lessons that support all learners.
• Track progress and use data to raise achievement.
• Maintain a positive classroom environment with high behaviour expectations.
• Contribute to curriculum development and English department work.
• Support enrichment activities such as reading initiatives or clubs.

Skills

QTS

Secondary English

Literature & language

Engage diverse learners

Classroom management

Professional development

Job description

English Teacher
Location: Buckingham
Start Date: November 2026
Contract: Full-time/Part-time (Temporary to Permanent)
Salary: £29,344 £44,919 (MPS/UPS)

A role with real impact

An "Good" secondary school in Buckingham is seeking a passionate English Teacher to join its team from November. This is an opportunity to inspire a love of literature and language in students while contributing to a department that values creativity, strong teaching practice, and continuous improvement.

The school has a clear focus on raising attainment and fostering a culture where both staff and students are supported to succeed. You ll be joining a collaborative environment where ideas are welcomed and professional development is actively encouraged.

What you ll be doing

• Deliver engaging English lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 (KS5 experience welcomed).
• Bring texts to life, encouraging critical thinking, discussion, and confident written expression.
• Plan purposeful and well-structured lessons that stretch and support all learners.
• Track and assess student progress, using data to inform teaching and raise achievement.
• Create a positive and focused classroom environment with high expectations for behaviour.
• Contribute to curriculum development and the wider work of the English department.
• Support enrichment opportunities such as reading initiatives, clubs, or theatre trips.

What the school is looking for

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching English in a secondary setting.
• Strong subject knowledge across literature and language.
• The ability to engage and motivate students of varying abilities.
• Confident classroom management and clear communication skills.
• A reflective practitioner with a commitment to ongoing development.

Why consider this role?

• Supportive leadership and a collaborative staff culture.
• Opportunities for progression and professional growth.
• A school focused on improving outcomes and student engagement.
• A chance to make a meaningful difference in students academic journeys.

For more information, contact Supply Desk on (phone number removed).

We offer a £100 referral fee for successful referrals of friends or colleagues who complete 5 or more shifts.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment procedures. (AGY)