KS3/4 English Teacher

Prospero Teaching; Whitefield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking an English teacher for a long-term supply role starting in January 2026. The position involves teaching KS3 and KS4 students, and candidates must hold UK Qualified Teacher Status and an enhanced DBS certificate. The English department is welcoming and well-resourced, aiming to support new and experienced teachers. This position offers the opportunity for excellent professional development and potential for a permanent role.

Benefits

Free professional development courses

In-house training and development team

Qualifications

• Hold Right to Work in the UK.
• Hold an enhanced DBS certificate or willing to apply.
• Provide two professional child-related references.

Responsibilities

• Teach English to KS3 and KS4 students.
• Collaborate with the English department.
• Conduct parents evenings and meetings.

Skills

Teaching English

Classroom management

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

English Graduate, 2:2 or higher

UK Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

KS3 / 4 ENGLISH TEACHER

JANUARY 2026 START

Prospero Teaching is looking for an English teacher for a long term role, starting January 2026. You will be responsible for teaching English, both to KS3 and KS4. This position is expected to become a long-term role.

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