English Teacher

education personnel; Derby; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Personnel are delighted to be partnering with a progressive Derby secondary school to recruit an English Teacher for an immediate start or January 2027. You will teach KS3/KS4 English with potential KS5 duties for experienced Derby teachers, contributing to a strong literacy focus across the department.

The role requires QTS and a minimum of six months' classroom experience in a UK secondary setting, with opportunities for ongoing CPD and school-wide collaboration.

Qualifications

• QTS required.
• Minimum 6 months' teaching experience in a UK secondary school.

Responsibilities

• Deliver KS3 & KS4 English curriculum; KS5 teaching available if experienced in Derby.
• Plan, prepare and assess English Language and Literature lessons per department policy.
• Monitor student progress and implement GCSE interventions.
• Contribute to English department improvement planning.
• Attend staff meetings, CPD and parents' evenings as required.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

QTS

Job description

English Teacher

English Teacher - Derby (QTS Required)

Location: Derby

Contract Type: Full-Time / Part-Time

Start Date: Immediate / January 2027

Pay Rate: £130-£230 per day (dependent on experience and responsibilities)

Qualification: QTS required

Experience: Minimum 6 months' teaching experience in a UK secondary school

Overview

Education Personnel are delighted to be working in partnership with a progressive and well-respected secondary school in Derby to recruit a dedicated English Teacher for a position starting immediately or in January 2027. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled English educator to contribute to a thriving department and support students at KS3, KS4, and potentially English Language / Literature KS5. Derby schools provide a collaborative academic culture with a strong emphasis on whole-school literacy.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver the KS3 & KS4 English curriculum, with KS5 teaching available if experienced in Derby
• Plan, prepare, and assess English Language and Literature lessons in line with department policy
• Monitor student progress and implement appropriate interventions for GCSE preparation
• Contribute to English department improvement planning
• Attend staff meetings, CPD, and parents' evenings as required

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Has at least 6 months of classroom teaching English experience in a UK secondary setting
• Is passionate about English education and student achievement
• Has excellent behaviour management and communication skills
• Demonstrates a collaborative approach and willingness to contribute to school life

We offer

• Day-to-day supply | Long-term assignments | Permanent positions
• Full-time (5 days per week) | Part-time (1 day or more per week)