English Teacher. Job in Alfreton Education & Training Jobs

TeacherActive; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking an English Teacher to join a well-known secondary school in Alfreton starting November 2025. The role involves teaching Key Stage 3 and 4, including GCSE preparation, on a 0.8 timetable for maternity cover. Candidates should have QTS and a strong teaching record. Competitive daily rates of pay are offered, along with a supportive environment for both staff and students.

Benefits

Dedicated consultants available 24/7

CPD courses and certificates

Market-leading rates of pay

Referral scheme up to £200

Qualifications

• A graduate with qualified teacher status (QTS).
• An outstanding English teacher with a strong teaching record.
• Relevant qualifications (formal or through appropriate experience).
• Excellent knowledge of the English curriculum and reading strategies.

Responsibilities

• Teach English across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, including GCSE preparation.
• Deliver some Drama lessons as part of the timetable.
• Implement the school’s schemes of learning.
• Contribute to improving student attainment and confidence.

Skills

Strong teaching record

Excellent knowledge of the English curriculum

Understanding of reading strategies

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: English Teacher

Location: Alfreton

Start Date: November 2025

Salary: £168-£232 per day

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

The school is looking to appoint an English teacher starting in November 2025, on a 0.8 timetable for a maternity cover. The successful applicant will work across both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, including exam preparation for GCSEs. The role will also include some Drama lessons. The post aims to help students achieve excellent results in English, while following and implementing the schemes of learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach English across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, including GCSE preparation.
• Deliver some Drama lessons as part of the timetable.
• Work to implement and follow the school’s schemes of learning.
• Contribute to improving student attainment and confidence in reading and writing.

Qualifications

• A graduate with qualified teacher status (QTS).
• An outstanding English teacher with a strong teaching record.
• Relevant qualifications (formal or through appropriate experience) to meet the role’s requirements.
• Excellent knowledge of the English curriculum and its role in the development of young people, and an understanding of the importance of a rigorous reading strategy to support reading fluency and confidence.

Benefits & How to Apply

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to assist with onboarding.
• 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 apply).
• Staff paid on a PAYE basis to ensure correct tax and National Insurance with no admin deductions from take-home pay.
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Application Process & Equality

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check and ID checks, and will require professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service and can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with competitive rates of pay, to suit your needs. Regular external audits have shown consistently high standards. TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.