GCSE English teacher

Prospero Teaching; Horwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A teaching recruitment agency is seeking an English Teacher for a long-term role starting January 2026. The successful candidate will teach both KS3 and KS4 English and may transition to a permanent position. Applicants must possess Qualified Teacher Status and ideally have recent experience in a UK school. The role offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development, including safeguarding training.

Benefits

Free professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• UK Qualified Teacher Status is essential for this role.
• Previous experience working in a UK school is required.
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year.

Responsibilities

• Teach English to KS3 and KS4 students.
• Prepare lessons and assessments according to curriculum standards.
• Engage in school activities such as parents evenings and staff meetings.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status

Ability to teach KS3 and KS4

Up to date Safeguarding training

Education

English Graduate, 2:2 or higher

Job description

KS3 / 4 ENGLISH TEACHER

JANUARY 2026 START

Prospero Teaching is looking for a English teacher for a long term role, starting January 2026. You will be responsible for teaching English, both to KS3 and KS4. This position could become permanent for the right colleague.

The school has recently appointed a new Headteacher and there have been positive changes implemented across the school. The English department, although fairly small, is a welcoming department with a long-standing Head of Faculty in situ. Resources are plentiful and of a high quality, with lots of shared work schemes available.

The position is open to NQT's / ECT's and more experienced colleagues. You will be paid to scale from day one of this assignment and we are available to discuss this role with teaching professionals as soon as possible.

CONTRACT / POSITION DETAILS

Location Bury, Greater Manchester

Position Teacher of English

Type of work - Long term supply

Start date - January 2026

Duration / Likely Duration July 2026

End date (if applicable) N / A

Contract type - Temporary / potentially temporary to permanent

Full time / part time Full

Minimum rate of pay GBP163 / day

Hours 8: 30 am 3.30pm (including parents evenings, meetings, and duties in line with a teacher etc)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

English Graduate, with a 2 : 2 or higher

UK Qualified Teacher Status is essential for this role

Previous experience working in a UK school

Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST :

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business / education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding / vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

PROSPERO TEACHING IS ABLE TO OFFER THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE :

• Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team