English Teacher

Academics Ltd; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking an enthusiastic English Teacher for a permanent position starting in January 2026 at a secondary school in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. The ideal candidate will have experience in a UK classroom, hold recognised teaching qualifications, and be committed to supporting children's academic and personal development. The role comes with the opportunity for career development within a multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a UK classroom is essential.
• An up-to-date CV with at least two school-based references within the last 2 years.
• Must be able to teach up to KS3, 4 and 5.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high quality of teaching to ensure pupils achieve targets.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behaviour.
• Create a safe and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Enthusiasm and commitment

Effective communication skills

Creativity

Team player

Education

Recognised Teaching qualifications and UK QTS

Job description

Salary: Pay to Scale - M1-UPS Pay Scale

Location: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Role: English Teacher

Job Type: Full-time

Start: January 2026

Overview

We are working with a lovely secondary school situated in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire who are in need of an enthusiastic English Teacher for a January 2026, on a permanent basis.

Key Attributes

• Enthusiasm and commitment
• A candidate who has a QTS or equivalent
• Someone who can teach up to KS3, 4 and 5
• Creativity
• Someone who cares passionately about supporting children both academically and across all aspects of their development
• An excellent teacher
• High expectations of both self and others
• Effective communication skills
• Inter-personal skills
• Someone who can contribute to the further development of the school
• Fresh and exciting ideas
• A team player

Responsibilities

• The English Teacher selected for this position must be able to maintain a high quality of teaching to ensure pupils are given the best chance to achieve targets.
• The ideal English Teacher appointed to this position will also need to establish and maintain the standards of pupil behaviour required to create an orderly and productive environment.
• There will be an expectation for the successful English Teacher to create a safe and supportive learning environment with routines and structures that align with the school's core values and ethos.
• Due to the nature of this role, an enhanced DBS check will take place prior to employment.

Qualifications/Experience

• This school is looking for an English Teacher with experience in a UK classroom and will only consider applicants with a recognised Teaching qualifications and UK QTS.
• To be considered for the English Teacher role, an up-to-date CV with at least two school-based references within the last 2 year will need to be provided.
• The candidate successfully hired for the role of English Teacher will benefit from the excellent senior leadership in place at this school and there is a great scope for career development at this school.
• This is a multi-cultural school where diversity is celebrated by a hardworking and welcoming staff that will do everything, they can to support the English Teacher hired for this position.

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity then get on touch today with Tej from the Academics Buckinghamshire office