English Teacher

Step Teachers Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A teacher recruitment agency is looking for an English Teacher in Manchester to deliver engaging English lessons at KS3 and KS4. Ideal candidates will have experience in teaching English and inspire students from diverse backgrounds. The role offers competitive pay after 13 weeks, support for personal development, and additional perks like CPD opportunities.

Benefits

Equal pay to permanent staff after 13 weeks

DBS refund after 20 working days

Free CPD opportunities

Step Perks including 24/7 GP access

£100 Amazon voucher through Refer-a-Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience teaching English across KS3 & KS4.
• Proficient in planning and teaching engaging English lessons.
• Ability to prepare students for GCSE English Language and Literature.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach English lessons at KS3 and KS4.
• Build students’ reading, writing, and analytical skills.
• Run enrichment activities like debating and creative writing.

Skills

Experience teaching English

Enthusiastic about literature and language

Able to inspire students

Collaborative and reflective

Committed to helping learners

Education

QTS/QTLS certificate or recognized equivalent

Job description

The Basics

Location: Manchester

Start: ASAP

Pay: Up to £200 / day for first 12 weeks. Paid to scale from 13th week.

Hours: Full-time Mon–Fri 8:30am–3:30pm

Contract: Temp-to-Perm for the right person

The School

• A new, purpose-built school with excellent facilities and a growing student community.
• A knowledge-rich English curriculum that balances classic texts with modern, diverse voices.
• A culture of high expectations and inclusivity, where every student is supported to achieve.
• Strong focus on staff development and collaboration, with opportunities to shape a growing department.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Planning and teaching engaging English lessons at KS3 and KS4.
• Building students’ reading, writing, and analytical skills progressively.
• Preparing students for GCSE English Language and Literature.
• Running enrichment activities such as debating, creative writing, or book clubs.
• Collaborating with colleagues to refine curriculum and teaching practice.

Who You Are

• Experience teaching English across KS3 & KS4.
• Enthusiastic about both literature and language, and confident in your subject knowledge.
• Able to inspire students from diverse backgrounds to engage with English.
• Collaborative, reflective, and keen to contribute to a growing school community.
• Committed to helping all learners achieve their potential.

Benefits

• Equal pay to permanent staff in the same role after 13 weeks.
• DBS refund after 20 working days.
• Free CPD opportunities via The National College & Creative Education.
• Step Perks (24/7 GP access, retail discounts & more).
• £100 Amazon voucher through our Refer-a-Friend scheme (T&Cs apply).
• Ongoing support from a specialist SEN consultant with over 13 years’ experience in your local area.

What You’ll Need

• CV covering your last 10 years of work.
• Proof of right to work & address in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to buy a new one).
• Two professional references (one from a school).
• QTS/QTLS certificate or recognized equivalent.

If you’re ready for this English Teacher role in Manchester and want to be part of an ambitious, modern school with a supportive team.

Call Graham at Step Teachers in Manchester or click APPLY now!

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations.

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. 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.

Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!