English Teacher

Step Teachers; Downham Market; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated English Teacher for a permanent role starting in January 2026. The position requires strong subject knowledge and classroom management skills to inspire students across KS3 and KS4. Ideal candidates will hold QTS or an equivalent qualification and have experience teaching secondary school students. This role offers the opportunity to contribute positively to a thriving English department.

Benefits

Exclusive deals on shopping and travel

Gym memberships

Comprehensive wellness services

Qualifications

• Experience teaching secondary school students across relevant Key Stages.
• Commitment to student success and continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging English lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Assess, monitor and report on students’ progress in line with school policies.
• Support students’ literacy, communication, and analytical skills.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Excellent classroom management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated English Teacher to join a secondary school on a permanent basis starting January 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire students and contribute to a thriving English department.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging English lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Assess, monitor and report on students’ progress in line with school policies.
• Develop resources and teaching strategies to meet the needs of learners of all abilities.
• Support the development of students’ literacy, communication, and analytical skills.
• Maintain a positive, supportive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Contribute to departmental initiatives and collaborate with colleagues to enhance teaching and learning.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for teaching English.
• Experience teaching secondary school students across relevant Key Stages.
• Excellent classroom management, communication and organisational skills as an English Teacher.
• Commitment to student success and continuous professional development.

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.

Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations.

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. 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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