English Teachers

Step Teachers Ltd; East Finchley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Teachers Ltd. is seeking an English Teacher for flexible short-term and long-term roles across secondary schools in Finchley and surrounding areas. You will deliver engaging lessons, support pupil progression, and adapt to different year groups.

QTS or equivalent is required; you will bring strong English knowledge, solid classroom management, and a commitment to safeguarding. Daily duties include planning, reporting progress, and contributing to a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent required.
• Strong knowledge of English language and literature.
• Excellent classroom management and behaviour support.
• Ability to engage pupils across mixed-ability year groups.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging English lessons using provided plans across year groups.
• Teach literature, language, reading, writing, and analysis.
• Support pupils' communication, comprehension, and critical-thinking skills.
• Adapt teaching approaches for mixed-ability learners.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Assess and report pupil progress when required.
• Create a positive, inclusive learning environment.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.

Skills

English language knowledge

Classroom management

Lesson delivery

Communication skills

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

English Teacher – Flexible short-term and long-term opportunities available immediately

These flexible opportunities are ideal for English Teachers who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different secondary school settings. You will be supporting pupils in Finchley and the surrounding areas, delivering engaging and high-quality English lessons across a range of year groups.

Duties as English Teacher:

• Deliver engaging English lessons using provided plans
• Teach core areas including literature, language, reading, writing, and analysis
• Support pupils in developing communication, comprehension, and critical-thinking skills
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet the needs of mixed-ability learners
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively in line with school policies
• Assess, record, and report on pupil progress where required
• Help create a positive, inclusive learning environment
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Strong subject knowledge in English language and literature
• Confident behaviour and classroom management skills
• Ability to inspire curiosity and engagement among pupils
• Adaptable across different year groups and school environments
• Good organisational and communication skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
• Willingness to take part in professional development

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.Step Teachers 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.Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE - that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high-street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.