English Teacher

Step Teachers; North West Leicestershire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic education recruitment agency is hiring an English Teacher for a co-educational secondary school in Rochdale. This full-time position is for immediate start and offers a competitive daily rate with potential for permanence. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching English across KS3 & KS4, a commitment to inclusive education, and the ability to inspire students. The role includes planning lessons, assessing student progress, and contributing to extra-curricular activities.

Benefits

Equal pay to permanent staff after 13 weeks

DBS refund after 20 working days

Free CPD opportunities

24/7 GP access

Retail discounts

£100 Amazon voucher through refer-a-friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience teaching English across KS3 & KS4.
• Committed to inclusive education; skilled in differentiating for diverse learners and SEND.
• Creative, reflective, and able to inspire students to love literature and discussion.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering engaging lessons in English Language and Literature for Key Stage 3 and 4.
• Assessing and tracking student progress; adapting teaching to ensure every learner achieves their potential.
• Contributing to extra-curricular literacy, debating, and reading clubs.

Skills

Teaching English across KS3 & KS4

Differentiating for diverse learners and SEND

Creativity and reflection

Education

QTS/QTLS certificate or recognized equivalent

Tools

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Overview

Step Teachers are hiring for an English Teacher in Rochdale — full-time, long-term.

We are seeking a dedicated and inspiring English Teacher to join a dynamic, co-educational secondary school in Rochdale, starting ASAP. This is a full-time, long-term position with potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

The Basics

Location: Rochdale

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

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.

Why You’ll Love Teaching Here

• A forward-thinking, learner-centred school that sets high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs.
• A well-structured English curriculum, built to ensure knowledge is sequenced carefully and pupils make solid progress from Key Stage 3 to GCSE.
• Inclusive environment with strong support for SEND (including hearing impairment) and emphasis on equity.
• Excellent resources and facilities; modern classrooms, and enrichment opportunities that allow you to extend learning beyond the standard curriculum.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Planning and delivering engaging lessons in English Language and Literature for Key Stage 3 and 4.
• Crafting units that build reading, writing, analytical and oracy skills progressively.
• Leading and supporting students to explore a wide range of texts—classic, contemporary and diverse.
• Assessing and tracking student progress; adapting teaching to ensure every learner achieves their potential.
• Contributing to extra-curricular literacy, debating, reading clubs or school performances.

Who You Are

• Experience teaching English across KS3 & KS4.
• Committed to inclusive education; skilled in differentiating for diverse learners and SEND.
• Creative, reflective, and able to inspire students to love literature, writing and discussion.
• A strong collaborator; willing to work with the whole school team to drive continuous improvement.

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 Rochdale become confident readers, writers and thinkers—and be part of a school that values both excellence and inclusion.

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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!