English Teacher - Blackpool

Randstad Education; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct PAYE Pay

Blackpool Network

Continuous Professional Support

£300 Referral Reward

Job summary

Randstad Education in Blackpool is seeking an ambitious English Teacher with QTS to deliver engaging language and literature lessons across KS3 and GCSE this September.

Choose your pathway with flexi-supply (£120-£140 per day) or full-scale long-term roles (£150-£220 per day), with planning done for you and opportunities for progression.

The role emphasises strong literacy outcomes, collaboration with arts teams, and ongoing CPD and support.

Qualifications

• QTS and English degree or equivalent.
• Experience teaching English at KS3/KS4.
• Excellent communication and adaptable teaching style.
• Resilience to manage diverse classrooms.
• DBS Update Service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Deliver energetic English Language and Literature lessons.
• Prepare students for GCSE examinations with analysis and exam technique.
• Establish positive classroom management strategies.
• Collaborate with arts and humanities teams to promote reading.
• Track student milestones and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Excellent communication

Adaptable teaching style

Classroom management

Resilience

Education

QTS

Degree in English

Job description

Are you an ambitious English Teacher eager to make a real splash in Blackpool this September? We are looking for an energetic QTS specialist to deliver engaging English Language and Literature lessons across KS3 and GCSE. If you have a knack for bringing classic and modern literature to life while raising literacy standards across the board, we have the ideal setting for you!

Whether you are looking for complete freedom or a stable, long-term teaching post for the upcoming academic year, we have options crafted to fit your lifestyle.

Choose Your Pathway

• Flexi-Supply Cover (£120 - £140 per day): Ideal for teachers who love being in front of the class without the take-home stress! All planning and resources are set for you-simply deliver the content, manage the classroom effectively, and complete the marking before you head home.

• Full-Scale Long-Term Roles (£150 - £220 per day): Perfect for teachers wanting a permanent-style placement. These roles involve full curriculum planning, progress tracking, and parent consultations, paid at a higher daily rate to reflect your specialist commitment to the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver energetic English Language and Literature lessons that challenge and support pupils of all abilities.

• Prepare students for GCSE examinations through targeted critical analysis and exam technique practice.

• Establish positive classroom management strategies that encourage active participation and focus.

• Work alongside the school's creative arts and humanities teams to foster a school-wide love for reading.

• Track individual student milestones and provide constructive feedback to boost confidence and attainment.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in English (or equivalent discipline).

• Proven track record teaching English at secondary level (KS3 & KS4).

• Outstanding communication skills with an adaptable, positive teaching style.

• Resilience and confidence to manage diverse classroom dynamics effectively.

• Enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).

Why Join Randstad Education?

• Direct PAYE Pay: Honest weekly pay with zero umbrella costs or hidden deductions.

• Blackpool Network: Strong partnerships with vibrant secondary academies and schools across the Fylde Coast.

• Continuous Professional Support: Access to free CPD training, safeguarding courses, and dedicated career guidance.

• £300 Referral Reward: Get £300 in Love2Shop vouchers when you refer a qualified teaching colleague to us!