English Teachers

Class Act Teaching Services; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Class Act Teaching Services is seeking an English Teacher for flexible supply roles across secondary schools in the region. You will deliver English lessons, manage classrooms, and adapt to different school environments while maintaining safeguarding standards.

The role offers day-to-day and short-term opportunities with a weekly PAYE salary. Applicants should be adaptable, reliable, and committed to supporting pupils’ learning across KS3/KS4.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching English in a secondary school setting.
• Strong subject knowledge and confidence delivering English lessons.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and well-structured English lessons using pre-planned materials.
• Teach English across Key Stage 3 and, where required, Key Stage 4.
• Maintain a positive, safe, and well-managed classroom environment.
• Follow school behaviour policies, routines, and safeguarding procedures.
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet the needs of pupils with varying abilities.
• Encourage pupil engagement, participation, and progress in English.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively to ensure continuity of learning.
• Provide clear feedback and handover notes for permanent staff.
• Represent Class Act professionally while working as an English Teacher.

Skills

Strong communication

Classroom management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Secondary English teaching experience

Job description

English Teacher – Flexible supply roles, day-to-day and short-term opportunities

These flexible opportunities are ideal for an English Teacher who enjoys variety and wants to make a positive impact across different secondary school settings. Working on supply allows an English Teacher to experience a range of classrooms, teach diverse learners, and maintain flexibility while supporting continuity of learning across multiple schools. This Class Act role suits adaptable teachers who are confident stepping into new environments and making an immediate difference.

Duties as English Teacher:

• Deliver engaging and well-structured English lessons using pre-planned materials
• Teach English across Key Stage 3 and, where required, Key Stage 4
• Maintain a positive, safe, and well-managed classroom environment
• Follow school behaviour policies, routines, and safeguarding procedures
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet the needs of pupils with varying abilities
• Encourage pupil engagement, participation, and progress in English
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively to ensure continuity of learning
• Provide clear feedback and handover notes for permanent staff
• Represent Class Act professionally while working as an English Teacher
• Qualified Teacher Status or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Experience teaching English in a secondary school setting
• Strong subject knowledge and confidence delivering English lessons
• Effective classroom and behaviour management skills
• A flexible, reliable, and adaptable approach to supply teaching
• Strong communication skills and a professional attitude
• Willingness to work across different school environments
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
• A positive and proactive approach as an English Teacher

Why Class Act?

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. Class Act is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Class Act 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.

English Teacher – Flexible supply roles, day-to-day and short-term opportunities

These flexible opportunities are ideal for an English Teacher who enjoys variety and wants to make a positive impact across different secondary school settings. Working on supply allows an English Teacher to experience a range of classrooms, teach diverse learners, and maintain flexibility while supporting continuity of learning across multiple schools. This Class Act role suits adaptable teachers who are confident stepping into new environments and making an immediate difference.

Duties as English Teacher:

• Deliver engaging and well-structured English lessons using pre-planned materials
• Teach English across Key Stage 3 and, where required, Key Stage 4
• Maintain a positive, safe, and well-managed classroom environment
• Follow school behaviour policies, routines, and safeguarding procedures
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet the needs of pupils with varying abilities
• Encourage pupil engagement, participation, and progress in English
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively to ensure continuity of learning
• Provide clear feedback and handover notes for permanent staff
• Represent Class Act professionally while working as an English Teacher

Ideal English Teacher:

• Qualified Teacher Status or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Experience teaching English in a secondary school setting
• Strong subject knowledge and confidence delivering English lessons
• Effective classroom and behaviour management skills
• A flexible, reliable, and adaptable approach to supply teaching
• Strong communication skills and a professional attitude
• Willingness to work across different school environments
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
• A positive and proactive approach as an English Teacher

Why Class Act?

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. Class Act is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Class Act 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.