English Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Luton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education staffing provider seeks a Qualified English Teacher for a Secondary Academy in Luton, starting September 2025. This permanent position offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and the chance to inspire students in a well-established environment. Ideal for candidates with QTS or relevant qualifications and a passion for teaching.

Benefits

Competitive payment package

Paid weekly

Opportunities for professional development

Flexible probationary period

Dedicated Secondary Consultant support

FREE training for registered candidates

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience teaching English at Secondary School level.
• Experience teaching both English Literature and Language across Key Stages.
• Ability to assess student progress and provide constructive feedback.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons to Key Stage 3 and 4 students.
• Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Implement lesson plans aligned with AQA specifications.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Motivation

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree in English or related field

Job description

Teaching Personnel are exclusively supporting a Secondary Academy in North Luton to recruit a Qualified English Teacher permanently from September 2025.

• Location:Luton, Bedfordshire
• Start date: September 2025
• Contract:Full-time, Permanent
• Pay: M1 - M6, UPS 1 -3 (proof required)

Are you a skilled, ambitious Teacher of English? This is an exciting opportunity for a English Teacher to make a difference to an evolving school. We are open to applications from Qualified English Teachers or experienced Further Education Teachers seeking their next permanent role.

• Plan and deliver engaging and informative English Literature and English Languages lessons to students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
• Ability to teach A level may be introduced to timetable over time
• Create and implement lesson plans in line with the AQA examination specification
• Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback on assessments
• Marking and assessment responsibilities included
• Support and guide students to achieve their academic goals in GCSE English

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or FE equivalent qualification
• Degree in English or related field
• Proven experience teaching English to at least Key Stage 3 with prior experience teaching at a Secondary School (minimum of 1 year)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to inspire and motivate students in this core subject

This is a large Secondary Academy well-established in the Luton, area for providing a successful secondary school with sixth form to over 1200 students. Within the Luton area, this Academy has a good reputation and is proud to be measured as Good in all areas of their latest Ofsted inspection in 2024, noting, "Pupils are proud of their school". The school is in an ideal location for Teachers looking to travel from Bedford, Milton Keynes or Hertfordshire, as it is accessed via the A6 or M1.

Benefits of working with Teaching Personnel:

✓ Become part of the UK's leading education staffing provider
✓Competitive payment package
✓ Paid weekly
✓ Opportunities for professional development and growth with our highly effective CPD Academy
✓ Be part of a 12 week flexible probationary period, with the flexibility to leave if the school isnt the right fit for you
✓ Dedicated and Experienced Secondary Consultant (4+ of experience working in the area) as your point of contact for opportunities and to manage your experience working with Teaching Personnel
✓ An established agency remaining open during COVID and furloughing our Teachers, with over 80+ branches nationwide
✓ Guidance for Graduates who are seeking their first role in education as part of our Future Teachers Programme

Like the sound of this role?

We look forward to your application!

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