English Teacher

Step Teachers; Mid Suffolk; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading teacher recruitment agency in the UK seeks a dedicated English Teacher for full-time maternity cover starting February 2026. The ideal candidate will plan and deliver lessons across KS3 and KS4 while fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment. Excellent communication and classroom management skills are essential, along with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Joining provides opportunities to impact student progress and access to a range of exclusive benefits including well-being services and discounts.

Benefits

Exclusive deals on shopping

Gym memberships

Well-being services

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Experience teaching English at secondary level.
• Ability to teach A Level English is an advantage.
• Committed to pupil progress and achievement.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Monitor and report on pupil progress.
• Create a safe and inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Classroom management

Strong subject knowledge

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

English Teacher Full-time, maternity cover from February 2026 for 1 year. This is a fantastic opportunity for an English Teacher to join a school with a strong commitment to academic excellence and pupil well-being. Staff are well supported by leadership, and pupils benefit from a broad and ambitious curriculum that promotes both academic and personal development. Behaviour is positive, and safeguarding is effective.

Duties as English Teacher

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Teach A Level English if required
• Prepare pupils for assessments and examinations
• Monitor and report on pupil progress
• Create a safe and inclusive classroom environment
• Collaborate with colleagues to support whole-school initiatives
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and school policies

Ideal English Teacher

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching English at secondary level
• Ability to teach A Level English is an advantage
• Strong subject knowledge and curriculum understanding
• Committed to pupil progress and achievement
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills as an English Teacher
• Able to work effectively as part of a team

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.

We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. 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. 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!