English Teacher

Supply Desk; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic secondary school in St Leonards is seeking a passionate English Teacher to join from September 2025. The successful candidate will inspire students across KS3–KS5 with engaging lessons, while fostering a love of reading and critical thinking. This full-time role offers competitive daily rates and development opportunities.

Benefits

Access to tailored CPD

Supportive consultant guidance

Competitive daily rate

Flexible working options

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Strong subject knowledge in English Literature and Language, with experience teaching across KS3–KS5.
• Passion for helping students discover the power of words and stories.
• Commitment to inclusive, student-centred teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver inspiring and well-structured English lessons that develop reading, writing, speaking, and analytical skills.
• Cultivate a classroom culture where every student feels confident to express themselves.
• Use effective assessment strategies to track progress and provide meaningful feedback.

Skills

Communication

Classroom management

Critical thinking

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Recognised teaching qualification

Job description

English Teacher – St Leonards
An exciting opportunity awaits a passionate English Teacher to join a dynamic secondary school in St Leonards from September 2025, inspiring students across KS3–KS5 with engaging, thought-provoking lessons in literature and language.

Contract: Full time – September 2025 start
Salary: £160 - £245 per day

• Deliver inspiring and well-structured English lessons that develop reading, writing, speaking, and analytical skills.

• Cultivate a classroom culture where every student feels confident to express themselves and grow.

• Use effective assessment strategies to track progress and provide meaningful feedback.

• Encourage a love of reading, critical thinking, and creative writing.

• Connect literary themes and texts to real-world contexts, making learning relevant and engaging.

• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the English curriculum and enrich the student experience.

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

• Strong subject knowledge in English Literature and Language, with experience teaching across KS3–KS5.

• Passion for helping students discover the power of words and stories.

• Commitment to inclusive, student-centred teaching practices.

• Excellent communication skills and effective classroom management.

• Willingness to support extracurricular activities such as drama, debate, or creative writing clubs.

• Access to tailored CPD and ongoing professional growth.

• Supportive consultant guidance throughout your placement.

• Competitive daily rate and flexible working options.

• Opportunities to connect with a wider network of schools.

• Referral bonus – Earn up to £150 for every successful recommendation.

Apply now or contact us on 01273 609 993 or visit to learn more.

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