English Teacher

Monarch Education; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment provider is seeking an enthusiastic English Teacher for a community secondary school in Gloucester starting January 2026. The successful candidate will deliver engaging lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4. This temporary role emphasizes creativity and student success. Candidates must have Qualified Teacher Status and strong subject knowledge in English. Benefits include free training, a bonus for referrals, and a supportive work environment focused on staff development.

Benefits

Leading provider, Crown Commercial Service Approved

Opportunity to enhance CPD portfolio

Free Safeguarding training

Refer a friend scheme - £200 bonus

Online portal to manage pay and timesheets

Qualifications

• Experience teaching up to GCSE level is essential.
• A commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach English across KS3 and KS4 (up to GCSE level).
• Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons.
• Support students in developing literacy and critical thinking skills.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge in English Language and Literature

Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills

Passion for teaching and student success

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

English Teacher - Community Secondary School | January 2026 Start

Location: Gloucestershire
Contract: Full-time, Temporary (2 Terms)
Salary: MPS/UPS (Dependent on Experience)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and enthusiastic English Teacher to join a welcoming and supportive community school in Gloucestershire. This two-term role, starting in January 2026, is ideal for a teacher passionate about inspiring students and helping them achieve success in English across Key Stages 3 and 4.

Why This School?

• A warm, inclusive community school where staff are genuinely valued
• A collaborative English department with a strong focus on creativity and best practice
• Excellent leadership and a commitment to professional development
• A positive school culture that prioritises student wellbeing and achievement
• Convenient location with good transport links across Gloucestershire

About the Role

You’ll be delivering engaging and well‑structured English lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping students develop confidence in reading, writing, and analytical skills. The school encourages creativity and supports teachers in delivering a curriculum that is both challenging and accessible.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach English across KS3 and KS4 (up to GCSE level)
• Plan and deliver high‑quality, engaging lessons
• Support students in developing literacy and critical thinking skills
• Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental initiatives
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and academic progress
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Strong subject knowledge in English Language and Literature
• Experience teaching up to GCSE level
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
• A passion for teaching and student success
• A commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:

• leading provider, Crown Commercial Service Approved
• opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
• free Safeguarding training
• refer a friend scheme - £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
• online portal to manage your pay and timesheets

To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide - please visit our website - About Us - Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)

Important Information:

All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.

Equal Opportunities - Monarch

Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.