English Teacher

Step Teachers; West Boldon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a qualified English Teacher for a full-time, long-term maternity cover position starting in January 2026. The role involves planning engaging lessons for KS3 and KS4 students, assessing pupil progress, and contributing to extracurricular activities. The ideal candidate will hold QTS and have experience teaching English in secondary schools, with a strong commitment to creating a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching English in secondary schools is essential.
• Strong subject knowledge and effective classroom management are required.
• Commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Assess and monitor pupil progress in line with school policies.
• Contribute to the wider school community through extracurricular activities.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Effective classroom management

Relationship building

Commitment to positive learning environment

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

English Teacher – Full-time, long-term maternity cover from January 2026 until July 2026

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified English Teacher to join a thriving secondary school with a strong sense of community and academic excellence. Pupils flourish in an environment where they feel happy, safe and challenged. Relationships between staff and students are warm and purposeful, creating highly productive lessons and a studious culture. The school offers a wide range of character‑building activities, with sixth‑form students taking on leadership roles such as running the school council and mentoring younger pupils. A vibrant house system and extensive extracurricular programme further enrich the pupil experience.

Duties as an English Teacher:

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Assess, monitor and report on pupil progress in line with school policies
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that supports learning
• Contribute to the wider school community through extracurricular activities
• Collaborate with colleagues to support curriculum development and pupil outcomes
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and promote student well‑being

Ideal English Teacher:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Has experience teaching English in secondary schools
• Demonstrates strong subject knowledge and effective classroom management
• Committed to fostering a positive learning environment
• Enthusiastic about contributing to school life beyond the classroom
• Able to build strong relationships with pupils and staff

Your salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self‑employed or umbrella companies.