English Teacher | Secondary Academy | Luton, Bedfordshire

Marchant Recruitment; Luton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a committed English Teacher to join an oversubscribed secondary academy in Luton. You will teach English to KS3 and KS4, deliver engaging lessons and support progress in Language and Literature.

The role offers a temporary-to-permanent pathway, an immediate start, and a salary aligned to MPS/UPS, with progression based on experience and school needs.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Strong subject knowledge and effective classroom management.
• Can motivate pupils and maintain high expectations.
• Is available to begin at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Teach English across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Deliver lessons covering creative writing, analytical reading, poetry and set texts.
• Prepare GCSE pupils through structured exam practice and targeted feedback.
• Adapt teaching to support pupils with different starting points.
• Contribute to shared planning, assessment and departmental development.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Classroom management

Motivate pupils

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Role: Teacher of English - KS3-KS4
Location: Luton, Bedfordshire
Contract: Full-time, temporary-to-permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: MPS/UPS, dependent on experience

An oversubscribed secondary academy in Luton is seeking a committed English Teacher to join its department as soon as possible. The school is looking for someone who can deliver engaging lessons, develop pupils' literacy skills and support strong progress in English Language and Literature.

The Role

Teach English across Key Stages 3 and 4.

Deliver lessons covering creative writing, analytical reading, poetry and set texts.

Prepare GCSE pupils through structured exam practice and targeted feedback.

Adapt teaching to support pupils with different starting points.

Contribute to shared planning, assessment and departmental development.

The Candidate

Holds QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.

Has strong subject knowledge and effective classroom management.

Can motivate pupils and maintain high expectations.

Is available to begin at short notice.

The Environment

The school offers an established English department, shared curriculum resources and opportunities for professional development. The temporary-to-permanent arrangement may provide a route into a longer-term position.