English Teacher

Class Act Teaching Services; Oxford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Class Act Teaching Services is seeking an English Teacher for a thriving 11–19 secondary school in Oxfordshire, starting October. You will deliver English Language and Literature to KS3 and KS4, using pre-prepared resources and maintaining high expectations.

The successful candidate will hold QTS or equivalent, have experience in secondary English, strong classroom management, and excellent communication. You will collaborate with the English department and support safeguarding.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent
• Experience teaching English in secondary school
• Strong classroom management
• Able to engage and motivate students of varying abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging English Language and Literature lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Teach using pre-prepared lesson plans and resources
• Focus on classroom delivery and student engagement
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement
• Support students in developing reading, writing and communication
• Work collaboratively with the English department and wider school staff

Skills

Classroom management

Student engagement

Communication skills

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

English TeacherFull-TimeOctober StartNo Planning or Marking Required

Here is a thriving 11–19 secondary school with sixth form that prides itself on providing a supportive, inclusive, and ambitious learning environment. Students are encouraged to achieve their full potential both academically and personally, supported by a dedicated staff team and strong pastoral care.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was judged Good across all key areas.

Duties as English Teacher:

• Deliver engaging English Language and Literature lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Teach using pre-prepared lesson plans and resources
• Focus on classroom delivery and student engagement
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement
• Support students in developing confidence in reading, writing, and communication
• Work collaboratively with the English department and wider school staff

Ideal English Teacher:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching English within a secondary school setting
• Strong classroom management skills
• Ability to engage and motivate students of varying abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Why Class Act?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our education 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.

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. Class Act is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Class Act 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.
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