English Teacher

Vision for Education Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social events

Pension contributions

CPD

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd is recruiting a Teacher of English for a long-term role in Preston, Lancashire, starting January 2027. The position involves delivering engaging English lessons in a mainstream secondary school and supporting pupils of varying abilities while maintaining high safeguarding standards.

The ideal candidate will hold QTS or equivalent, with experience teaching English in a secondary setting and a commitment to developing literacy across the pupil cohort.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching English in secondary school.
• Strong subject knowledge and engaging lessons.
• Excellent classroom management and communication.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.
• Enhanced DBS clearance, or willing to complete checks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging English lessons to students in a mainstream secondary school.
• Support pupils of varying abilities and promote literacy development.
• Monitor and assess pupil progress and provide timely feedback.

Skills

QTS

Secondary English

Lesson delivery

Safeguarding

DBS clearance

Job description

Teacher of English - Preston, Lancashire

Are you a passionate Teacher of English looking for a long-term opportunity from January 2027? Vision for Education is working on behalf of a local secondary school in Preston, Lancashire, to recruit an enthusiastic Teacher of English for the remainder of the academic year.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Teacher of English to inspire learners, develop their literacy skills and make a positive impact in the classroom.

Teacher of English - Long-Term Role in Preston, Lancashire

• Start date: January 2027.

• Duration: Temporary, long-term position for the remainder of the academic year.

• Location: Preston, Lancashire.

• Role: Teacher of English in a mainstream secondary school.

• School inspection: Good - The school was last inspected by Ofsted in 2023

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.

• Experience teaching English within a secondary school setting.

• Strong subject knowledge and the ability to deliver engaging English lessons.

• The ability to motivate, inspire and support pupils of varying abilities.

• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

• Enhanced DBS clearance, or willingness to complete the necessary checks.

Whether you are an experienced Teacher of English or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) seeking a long-term opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

What we offer

As part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)

• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).

• Social and networking events.

• Pension contributions.

• CPD to help with your professional development.

• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality educators.

We're part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good, and are proud to have been named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.