English Teacher Kendal

Justteachers Ltd; Kendal; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd in Kendal is seeking an English Teacher for a long-term, full-time role in a local secondary school. The position commences ASAP and offers a supportive, community‑focused environment.

You will deliver engaging KS3/KS4 lessons, assess progress, and help students build reading, writing, and analytical skills while upholding high standards of behaviour and consistency with school policies. The school emphasises pastoral care and academic challenge for well‑rounded pupil

Qualifications

• QTS and a relevant English degree.
• Recent UK school teaching experience.
• Strong understanding of KS3 and KS4 curriculum.
• Confident in delivering high quality English lessons.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering engaging English lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Assessing pupil progress in line with UK curriculum requirements.
• Supporting pupils of varying abilities to improve reading, writing and analytical skills.
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Preparing pupils for GCSE assessments and exams.

Skills

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Assessment planning

Differentiation

Education

QTS

English degree

Job description

About the role:

Justteachers is seeking an English Teacher who is looking for a Long term role, in a Secondary school in the Kendal area on a full time basis. The role is set to commence ASAP.

This aspirational and community‑focused academy provides a welcoming atmosphere grounded in respect, achievement and belonging, with a strong reputation for pastoral care, academic challenge and opportunities that develop well‑rounded young people.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning and delivering engaging English lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Assessing pupil progress in line with UK curriculum requirements
• Supporting pupils of varying abilities to improve reading, writing and analytical skills
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Preparing pupils for GCSE assessments and exams

Pre-requisites:

• QTS and a relevant English degree
• Recent UK school teaching experience
• Strong understanding of KS3 and KS4 curriculum
• Confident in delivering high quality English lessons