English Teacher

Cover People; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment service is seeking a full-time English Teacher for a supportive secondary school in Rochdale, starting from September 2025. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality lessons compliant with national curriculum standards, monitoring pupil progress, and managing classroom behavior. Candidates must have QTS or an equivalent teaching qualification and experience with KS3 & GCSE English.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Ongoing support including CV guidance and interview prep

12.07% statutory holiday pay

Qualifications

• Experience teaching KS3 & GCSE English.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching in line with national curriculum standards.
• Monitor and assess pupil progress effectively.
• Manage classroom behaviour and create a positive learning environment.
• Contribute to department planning, meetings, and wider school initiatives.
• Support the academic and personal development of all learners.

Skills

Strong classroom and behaviour management

Passion for teaching and pupil progress

Education

QTS or equivalent UK teaching qualification

Job description

Overview

English Teacher

Location: Rochdale
Salary: £(Apply online only) per week (includes statutory holiday pay)
Job Type: Long-term full term
Start Date: September 2025

About the Role:

Cover People are currently recruiting for an English Teacher to join a supportive secondary school based in Rochdale starting from Monday 15th September until at least Christmas.

This is a full time temporary opportunity for a passionate and reliable educator to make a real impact. The successful candidate will be expected to plan, deliver, and assess engaging lessons in English across KS3 & KS4 and contribute positively to the school community.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching in line with national curriculum standards
• Monitor and assess pupil progress effectively
• Manage classroom behaviour and create a positive learning environment
• Contribute to department planning, meetings, and wider school initiatives
• Support the academic and personal development of all learners

Person Specification

Essential:

• QTS or equivalent UK teaching qualification
• Experience teaching KS3 & GCSE English
• Strong classroom and behaviour management
• A passion for teaching and pupil progress
• Right to work in the UK

Why Join Cover People?

At Cover People, we are committed to supporting teachers and support staff at every stage of their career.

We are proudly APSCo+ verified, demonstrating our commitment to the highest standards in education recruitment. This means both schools and candidates benefit from a trusted, compliant, and ethical service.

When you join Cover People, you can expect:

• A wide range of temporary, long-term, and permanent opportunities across Greater Manchester and beyond
• Competitive pay rates, paid weekly
• 12.07% statutory holiday pay
• A friendly, experienced team of education consultants who listen and support your goals
• Roles tailored to your skills, values, and lifestyle
• Ongoing support including CV guidance, interview prep, and market insights

Safeguarding and Compliance

As part of our safeguarding commitment, all successful applicants must:

• Hold (or be willing to apply for) an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• Provide two professional references
• Submit to overseas police checks (if applicable)
• Provide a full CV with all employment gaps clearly explained