English Teacher

Step Teachers; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant educational recruitment agency is looking for a passionate English Teacher for a full-time maternity cover starting in January 2026. The role involves delivering high-quality lessons, assessing pupil progress, and creating an engaging learning environment. Applicants should have Qualified Teacher Status and a strong background in teaching English at the secondary level. The position offers weekly PAYE salary and access to various employee benefits.

Benefits

Discounted high street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience teaching English at secondary level.
• Demonstrates a passion for English.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality English lessons.
• Assess and report on pupil progress.
• Create a positive classroom environment.
• Contribute to departmental planning.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Skilled in differentiating lessons

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

English Teacher – Full-time, maternity cover from January 2026

This is an exciting opportunity for an English Teacher to join a vibrant and supportive school community. The school is committed to fostering a culture of high expectations and achievement, where pupils thrive academically and personally. Strong leadership and a collaborative ethos ensure that staff are well supported, and teaching is consistently engaging and inclusive.

Duties as English Teacher:

• Plan and deliver high-quality English lessons across Key Stages in line with the national curriculum
• Assess, record, and report on pupil progress, providing constructive feedback to support learning
• Create a positive and stimulating classroom environment that promotes a love of literature and language
• Contribute to departmental planning and whole-school initiatives
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and implement effective classroom management strategies
• Participate in meetings, training, and school events as required
• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Demonstrates strong subject knowledge and a passion for English
• Has experience teaching English at secondary level
• Skilled in differentiating lessons to meet diverse learning needs
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.

Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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