English Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; St Albans; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an English Teacher for a popular secondary school in St Albans. The role supports pupils in years 7‑11 and includes planning lessons, monitoring assessments, and participating in faculty activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of the curriculum and teaching practices, along with a full working history post-education. This temporary full-time position offers competitive daily rates.

Benefits

Good working environment

Access to National College CPD

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the curriculum, teaching practices and the workload of a full-time class teacher.
• Full working history since leaving education.
• Right to work in the UK and two proofs of address.
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure and, where applicable, overseas police clears.
• Reference checks completed with consent.

Responsibilities

• Planning and preparing lessons for pupils in years 7‑11.
• Monitoring and recording assessments.
• Supporting the faculty where required.
• Attending parents’ evenings and department meetings.

Skills

Knowledge of curriculum

Teaching practices

Classroom management

Job description

English Teacher – Tradewind Secondary, St Albans

Recruiter: Tradewind Recruitment

Location: St. Albans, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Salary: £169 – £260 per day, scaled to the Main Pay Scale (MPS 1‑6 and UPS 1‑3 for those who have passed the threshold).

Job type: Temporary, Full time (8 days a week)

Posted 19 Dec 2025 – Closes 16 Jan 2026

Job level: Teaching / Lecturing

Tradewind Secondary is hiring an English Teacher for a popular, well‑run secondary school in St Albans. The school has an OFSTED ‘Outstanding’ rating, good behaviour and an organised staff team. The role will support pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4, covering years 7‑11, from January 2026.

Duties include:

• Planning and preparing lessons for pupils in years 7‑11
• Monitoring and recording assessments
• Supporting the faculty where required
• Attending parents’ evenings and department meetings

Benefits:

• Good working environment and cheerful, cohesive staff team
• Free, complete access to National College CPD once registered with Tradewind

Required qualifications and skills:

• Strong knowledge of the curriculum, teaching practices and the workload of a full‑time class teacher
• Full working history since leaving education
• Right to work in the UK and two proofs of address
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure and, where applicable, overseas police clears
• Reference checks completed with consent

To apply, please contact Sam for more information. (Phone number and email removed for privacy.)