English Teacher

Step Teachers; Rochdale; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated recruitment agency is seeking an experienced English Teacher for a full-time, long-term role in Rochdale. Responsibilities include delivering lessons for Key Stage 3 and 4, assessing student progress, and supporting extra-curricular activities. Candidates should have QTS/QTLS certification and experience across KS3 and KS4. This role provides potential for permanent placement after 13 weeks, along with a supportive environment and competitive pay.

Benefits

Equal pay to permanent staff after 13 weeks

DBS refund after 20 working days

Free CPD opportunities

£100 Amazon voucher through Refer-a-Friend scheme

Qualifications

• 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).

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, reading clubs or school performances.

Skills

Experience teaching English across KS3 & KS4

Committed to inclusive education

Creative and reflective

Strong collaborator

Education

QTS/QTLS certificate or recognized equivalent

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

• 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.
• £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 Confedera tion) 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!