English Teacher

Step Teachers Ltd; Knaphill; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE wages

Exclusive deals and wellbeing services

Job summary

Step Teachers Ltd is seeking an English Teacher for a full-time, long-term position starting November 2026 in a welcoming 11-16 secondary school. The school maintains high expectations for student achievement and a supportive environment for staff development. Ofsted rating is Good.

The ideal candidate will hold QTS or equivalent, have experience teaching English in a secondary setting, and be able to teach English up to GCSE level with excellent communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent required.
• Experience teaching English in a secondary school setting.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to teach English up to GCSE level.

Responsibilities

• Teach English Language and Literature up to Key Stage 4.
• Plan and deliver engaging and challenging lessons.
• Support students in developing reading, writing, and analytical skills.
• Assess, monitor, and report on student progress.
• Differentiate learning to meet the needs of all learners.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement.
• Contribute to the wider English department and school community.

Skills

QTS

English teaching

Classroom management

GCSE English

Education

Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent

Job description

English Teacher

Full-Time Long-Term Opportunity November 2026 Start Available

Hereis a welcoming 11-16 secondary school with a strong commitment to academic achievement, creativity, and personal development. The school provides a supportive environment where students are encouraged to succeed and staff are valued for their contributions to school improvement.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was judged Good.

Duties as English Teacher:

• Teach English Language and Literature up to Key Stage 4
• Plan and deliver engaging and challenging lessons
• Support students in developing reading, writing, and analytical skills
• Assess, monitor, and report on student progress
• Differentiate learning to meet the needs of all learners
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement
• Contribute to the wider English department and school community

Ideal English Teacher:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching English in a secondary school setting
• Ability to teach English up to GCSE level
• Strong classroom management skills
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities
• Ability to inspire and motivate students of all abilities
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Why Step Teachers?

Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE's statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE - that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. 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.