English Teacher

TeacherActive; Stapleford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known teaching agency is seeking an English teacher for a long-term, full-time position at a mainstream secondary school in the Ollerton area, starting February 2026. The successful candidate will cover Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, assisting with exam preparation for GCSEs while also delivering some Drama lessons. This position is crucial in guiding students to achieve high results in English and fostering a robust reading strategy. Excellent support and market-leading pay are provided.

Benefits

Dedicated 24/7 consultant support

CPD Courses and certificates

Market leading pay rates

Referral Scheme

Paid on PAYE basis

Qualifications

• A graduate with qualified teacher status.
• Outstanding teacher in English, with a strong teaching record.
• Excellent understanding of the English curriculum and its significance.

Responsibilities

• Working across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 including GCSE preparation.
• Helping students achieve excellent results in English.

Skills

Outstanding teaching in English

Strong teaching record

In-depth knowledge of English curriculum

Education

Qualified teacher status

Job description

Overview

TeacherActive is working with a well-known mainstream secondary school in the Ollerton area, Nottinghamshire. The school have high aspirations and offer fantastic support to all of its staff.

Position

The school is looking to take on an English teacher starting in February 2026 on a long-term, full-time cover for the whole 2026 calendar year. The successful applicant will be working across both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, including exam preparation for GCSE’s. This role will also include some Drama lessons.

The role will be paramount in helping students achieve excellent results in the subject, whilst following and implementing the schemes of learning.

Responsibilities and Requirements

• A graduate with qualified teacher status.
• An outstanding teacher in English, with a strong teaching record.
• Relevant qualifications (both formal and through appropriate experience) to meet the challenge of the appointment.
• Excellent in-depth knowledge of the place of the English curriculum in the development of young people and of the place of within the wider curriculum. An understanding of the importance of a rigorous reading strategy to ensure students’ confidence and reading fluency.

Benefits and What We Offer

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £200 when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply*
• Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.
• If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
• CONTACT NUMBER : 01158 241 888

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

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