English Teacher

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

Job summary

An educational staffing agency is seeking a qualified English Teacher for a full-time, long-term maternity cover from January to July 2026 in Witney, England. This opportunity offers a supportive environment in a thriving secondary school, focusing on academic excellence and character-building activities. Candidates should hold QTS and have experience in secondary education. The role includes planning and delivering lessons, monitoring student progress, and contributing to the wider school community.

Benefits

Access to exclusive deals

Discounted gym memberships

Well-being services

Qualifications

• Experience teaching English in secondary schools.
• Commitment to fostering a positive learning environment.
• Enthusiasm for contributing to school life beyond the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Assess and report on pupil progress according to school policies.
• Create a positive classroom environment that supports learning.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Effective classroom management

Ability to build relationships

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

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Salary and Benefits

Your salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly through PAYE, meaning no self‑employed or umbrella companies. You will also gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships and more. Our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well‑being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

Safeguarding

Class Act is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.