KS3/4 English / Drama teacher

Prospero Teaching; Hyndburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable teaching agency is looking for an English teacher to start in April 2025 at a secondary school in Bury. The role involves teaching KS3 and KS4 English, with opportunities for involvement in school productions. This is a full-time temporary position offering competitive pay from GBP163 to GBP223. Candidates must hold UK Qualified Teacher Status and relevant experience. Frequent professional development courses are provided.

Benefits

Free professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Graduate with a degree in English and at least a 2:2 classification.
• Essential to hold UK Qualified Teacher Status.
• Experience in a UK school environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach English to KS3 and KS4 students.
• Team-teach some KS3 Drama lessons.
• Participate in summer and Christmas plays.

Skills

Teaching English

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Education

English Graduate (2:2 or higher)

UK Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

KS3/4 English Specialist - April 2025 start

Prospero Teaching is looking for an English teacher for an Ofsted Good Secondary school in Bury. You will be responsible for teaching English, both to KS3 and KS4. This timetable would be suitable for an ECT looking for support with their Induction terms, or a more experienced colleague looking for a long‑term supply booking. There are some KS3 Drama lessons on this timetable which you would team‑teach.

The school is going from strength to strength and providing CPD throughout the year. Our school is easily accessible by road (M60, M61, A666), making this position ideal for colleagues based in Greater Manchester, Lancashire or West Yorkshire.

Behaviour on the whole is positive and any isolated issues are dealt with by a positive, pro‑active "on call" team with a wealth of experience in pastoral matters. All teachers have a Form and you will adopt a Year 7 form. The English / Creative faculty play a key part in the production of the summer and Christmas plays and all staff are encouraged to become involved.

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. All staff have protected PPA time.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

• Location: Bury, Lancashire
• Position: Teacher of English
• Type of work: Long‑term Teacher cover
• Start date: April 2025
• Duration: December 2025
• Contract type: Temporary
• Full time/part time: Full
• Minimum rate of pay: GBP163 to GBP223
• Hours: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

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