English Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Haslingden; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in the BB4 area of Lancashire is recruiting a Teacher of English for a full-time long-term position, starting after October half-term 2026 and continuing to the end of the academic year. The role involves delivering engaging lessons across KS3 and KS4 and supporting literacy and communication development.

The successful candidate will join a supportive English department and contribute to a positive learning environment, with responsibilities including planning, assessment,

Qualifications

• Must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching English at KS3 and KS4.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Passion for English and inspiring students.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality English lessons.
• Assess, monitor and report on student progress.
• Differentiate learning to meet diverse needs.
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment.
• Attend departmental meetings, parents' evenings and school events.
• Marking and assessment in line with school policy.
• Undertake other responsibilities of a full teaching role.

Skills

KS3/KS4 English experience

Classroom management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Passion for English

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Teacher of English (Full-Time)

BB4 Area, Lancashire

After October Half-Term 2026 to July 2027

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a welcoming and well-established mainstream secondary school in the BB4 area of Lancashire to recruit a dedicated Teacher of English for a full-time long-term position.

This role will commence after October half-term 2026 and continue through to the end of the academic year, with full teaching responsibilities expected.

The Role

The successful candidate will join a supportive English department and be responsible for delivering engaging and inspiring lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. You will play an important role in helping students develop their literacy, analytical and communication skills while fostering a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering high-quality English lessons.
• Assessing, monitoring and reporting on student progress.
• Differentiating learning to meet the needs of all students.
• Creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Attending departmental meetings, parents' evenings and school events.
• Marking and assessment in line with school policy.
• Undertaking all other responsibilities associated with a full teaching role.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching English at KS3 and KS4.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Passion for English and inspiring young people to achieve their potential.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• ECTs and experienced teachers are both encouraged to apply.

Pay & Details

• All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
• This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Safeguarding & Training

• Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
• We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.