English Teacher

Aspire People Limited; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Supportive school environment

Professional development opportunities

Recruitment consultant support

Potential permanent position

Job summary

Aspire People Limited is recruiting an English teacher for a welcoming and ambitious secondary school in Milton Keynes. You will teach English Language and Literature across KS3/KS4, with KS5 experience desirable.

The role emphasizes engaging, inclusive lessons and supporting student progress. The ideal candidate will hold QTS or equivalent, have UK secondary school experience, and contribute to a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching English in a UK secondary school.
• Demonstrates excellent classroom and behaviour management.
• Committed to raising achievement and inspiring a love of English.

Responsibilities

• Teach English Language and Literature across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 experience desirable).
• Plan and deliver engaging, challenging and inclusive lessons.
• Assess, monitor and support student progress to ensure excellent outcomes.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school through enrichment and departmental activities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to promote high-quality teaching and learning.

Skills

QTS

English teaching

Classroom management

Love of literature

Communication

Job description

Aspire People is delighted to be working on behalf of a welcoming and ambitious secondary school in Milton Keynes to recruit a passionate and dedicated English teacher.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher to join a supportive English department where high expectations, strong relationships and a love of literature and language are at the heart of teaching and learning.

The Role:

• Teach English Language and Literature across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 experience desirable but not essential).
• Plan and deliver engaging, challenging and inclusive lessons.
• Assess, monitor and support student progress to ensure excellent outcomes.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school through enrichment and departmental activities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to promote high-quality teaching and learning.

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Has experience teaching English in a UK secondary school.
• Demonstrates excellent classroom and behaviour management.
• Is committed to raising achievement and inspiring a love of English.
• Has strong communication skills and a positive, professional approach.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rate or salary paid to scale.
• A supportive and inclusive school environment.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Dedicated support from your recruitment consultant throughout the placement.
• Opportunity for a permanent position for the right candidate.

All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment practices.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.