GCSE English Teacher

Step Teachers; Bury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier educational recruitment agency is seeking a GCSE English Teacher for a full-time, long-term temporary role in Bury, UK. The ideal candidate should have Qualified Teacher Status and experience at the secondary level, with a strong understanding of SEMH needs. Responsibilities include planning engaging lessons, fostering positive classroom environments, and monitoring pupil progress. This position offers a supportive atmosphere and requires a commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare.

Benefits

Weekly salary through PAYE

Discounted high street shopping

Gym memberships

Access to well-being services

Qualifications

• QTS and experience teaching English at secondary level required.
• Strong understanding of SEMH needs crucial.
• Patience, resilience, and proactive support ability needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons for SEMH pupils.
• Differentiate strategies to meet individual learning needs.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Understanding of SEMH needs

Classroom management

Organisational skills

Education

Experience teaching English at secondary level

Job description

GCSE English Teacher – Full-time, long-term temporary role starting as soon as possible

This is an exciting opportunity to join a school where pupils with SEMH needs are supported in a nurturing and inclusive environment. Leaders are committed to creating a calm and structured setting that promotes positive behaviour and emotional well‑being. Staff work collaboratively to ensure pupils receive personalised support and access to a curriculum that enables academic progress and personal growth.

Duties as GCSE English Teacher:

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons tailored to pupils with SEMH needs
• Differentiate teaching strategies to meet individual learning requirements
• Foster a positive and supportive classroom environment that encourages participation
• Monitor and assess pupil progress, providing constructive feedback and targeted interventions
• Work closely with support staff and SENCO to implement personalised learning plans
• Promote emotional resilience and positive behaviour through consistent strategies
• Uphold safeguarding standards and ensure the welfare of all pupils

Ideal GCSE English Teacher:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience teaching English at secondary level
• Strong understanding of SEMH needs and effective strategies for engagement
• Ability to build positive relationships and inspire confidence in pupils
• Excellent classroom management and organisational skills
• Patience, resilience, and a proactive approach to supporting diverse needs
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare

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.

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