English Teacher

Choice Teachers; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Close to Hitchin town centre with good

Employee wellbeing schemes

Job summary

Choice Teachers in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, seeks an English Teacher for KS3 and KS4. The role offers permanent or long-term supply options, with January 2027 or sooner start. You will deliver engaging lessons, support literacy development, and contribute to a collaborative department.

Competitive pay on the MPS/UPS scale, with potential progression, and a supportive environment for experienced teachers and ECTs. On-site parking and easy access to local transport are available.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative, challenging English lessons aligned with the National Curriculum for KS3 & KS4 pupils.
• Foster a positive, inclusive classroom environment where every student is encouraged to write confidently and think critically.
• Assess, track, and support student progress to raise attainment across all ability levels.
• Participate in departmental meetings, parent evenings, and extracurricular literacy initiatives.

Job description

English Teacher (KS3 & KS4)

Location: Hitchin, Hertfordshire

Salary: £31,650 - £49,084 per annum (MPS / UPS Pay Scale) | Daily Supply & Temp-to-Perm rates: £180 - £250/day

Contract Type: Full-time (Permanent / Long-Term Supply options available)

Start Date: January 2027 (or asap)

Suitable For: Experienced Teachers & Early Career Teachers (ECTs)

About the Role

Are you a dedicated and inspiring English Specialist ready to make a real difference? We are looking for an enthusiastic English Teacher to deliver creative, high-quality, and engaging lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 in Hitchin.

Whether you are an experienced teacher looking for your next career step or an ECT seeking a supportive environment to thrive, this role offers the perfect platform to inspire students' love for literature and language.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Pay: Full pay to scale (MPS/UPS) with weekly or monthly pay options.

• Supportive SLT: Work alongside a collaborative department and a dedicated Senior Leadership Team.

• Work-Life Balance: Comprehensive planning resources and shared scheme-of-work repositories to keep workload manageable.

• Professional Growth: Exceptional CPD pathways, dedicated ECT mentoring, and career progression opportunities.

• Location & Perks: On-site parking, close to Hitchin town centre with strong Thameslink train connections, and employee wellbeing schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative, challenging English lessons aligned with the National Curriculum for KS3 & KS4 pupils.

• Foster a positive, inclusive classroom environment where every student is encouraged to write confidently and think critically.

• Assess, track, and support student progress to raise attainment across all ability levels.

• Participate in departmental meetings, parent evenings, and extracurricular literacy initiatives.

What We Are Looking For

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