English Teacher

Randstad Staffing; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A friendly secondary school in Bedford is seeking an experienced English teacher to inspire students in grades 3 and 4. This permanent role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and flexible working hours. Join a team dedicated to fostering innovation and student engagement in a modern learning environment.

Benefits

Dedicated education-specialized consultant

Free online and onsite training

Career advice and progression opportunities

Regular pay with flexible hours

'Refer a Friend' bonus up to £300 in vouchers

Weekly pay and competitive rates

Supportive leadership team

Ongoing professional development

TA support in classes

Access to modern resources and facilities

Qualifications

• Relevant teaching qualifications required.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive learning environment with well-planned lessons.
• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons for KS3 and KS4 students.
• Maintain classroom discipline and control.

Skills

Commitment

Flexibility

Enthusiasm

Education

PGCE

QTS

Job description

"Every child deserves a champion; a teacher who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best they can possibly be."

We are seeking an experienced English teacher to join a friendly secondary school in Bedford.

This role involves organizing, supervising, and creating English courses for students in grades 3 and 4.

The position is available from September on a permanent basis.

Randstad Education is the UK market leader in education recruitment, with nearly twenty years of experience helping teachers find temporary and permanent roles. We work with over 2,500 schools weekly across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and Buckinghamshire, matching skills with opportunities.

Do you have the motivation to inspire the next generation? Do you possess in-depth subject knowledge and the ability to design engaging and innovative lessons? Are you seeking a permanent role in a welcoming school environment? If so, apply now to join a lively, sociable classroom!

School Overview

This dynamic campus features a technologically advanced physical and digital learning environment that promotes innovation. The school emphasizes self-directed learning, encouraging students to take the lead and use technology to enhance their education, moving away from traditional pedagogy.

High-caliber teachers are recruited and developed here, working collaboratively with students to facilitate learning as 'guides on the side.'

The KS3 and KS4 students are eager to meet an experienced English teacher with the right skills and enthusiasm. This role is ideal for a qualified teacher seeking a stimulating new challenge.

Benefits with Randstad

• Dedicated education-specialized consultant
• Free online and onsite training
• Career advice and progression opportunities
• Regular pay with flexible hours
• 'Refer a Friend' bonus up to £300 in vouchers
• Weekly pay and competitive rates

School Benefits

• Supportive leadership team
• Ongoing professional development
• TA support in classes
• Access to modern resources and facilities
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Accessible public transport links
• Work-life balance opportunities

Candidate Requirements

• Relevant teaching qualifications (PGCE, QTS)
• Enhanced DBS on the update service
• Legal eligibility to work in the UK (sponsorship not available)
• Two professional references
• Commitment, flexibility, enthusiasm

Responsibilities

• Create a positive learning environment with well-planned lessons and displays
• Use creativity to enhance student engagement
• Maintain classroom discipline and control
• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons for KS3 and KS4 students
• Teach language and literature, including grammar, writing, literary analysis, and critical thinking
• Complete assessments and marking
• Possess good knowledge of the UK national curriculum

Randstad Education is committed to safeguarding children; all applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check.

If this opportunity interests you, apply now!