QTS English Teacher

Monarch Recruitment Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 28,228 - 43,911; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay aligned with MPS/UPS

Excellent professional development opportunities

Refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus

Job summary

Monarch Recruitment Ltd is seeking a QTS English Teacher for a long-term role starting in September 2026 in Oxford. This position requires delivering engaging English lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4. The ideal candidate will have QTS and a degree in English.

The role offers a supportive environment, competitive pay aligned with MPS/UPS rates (£153-£238 per day), and excellent professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching English at secondary level.
• Strong subject knowledge and a commitment to safeguarding.
• Experience teaching GCSE English Language and Literature.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging English lessons in line with the national curriculum.
• Support students of varying abilities to achieve their full potential.
• Contribute to departmental planning and school activities.

Skills

Classroom management

Subject knowledge in English

Passion for literature and language

Education

Degree in English or related subject

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

QTS English Teacher – Long-Term Role (September 2026 Start)

Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Full-time, long‑term
Pay: Paid to scale (£153 – £238 per day, equivalent to MPS/UPS depending on experience)

Inspire the Next Generation Through English

We are seeking a passionate and driven Qualified English Teacher (QTS) to join a well‑regarded secondary school in Oxford from September 2026. This is a long‑term opportunity, ideal for a teacher who is committed to delivering engaging and high‑quality English lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 (KS5 experience desirable).

This role offers the chance to be part of a supportive department where creativity, challenge, and student progress are at the heart of everything.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and differentiated English lessons in line with the national curriculum.
• Teach across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 experience advantageous).
• Plan, prepare, and assess student work effectively.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Support students of varying abilities to achieve their full potential.
• Contribute to departmental planning and school activities where appropriate.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK.
• A degree in English or a related subject.
• Proven experience teaching English at secondary level.
• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for literature and language.
• Excellent classroom management skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience teaching GCSE English Language & Literature with strong results.
• A track record of raising attainment and supporting student progress.
• KS5 (A‑Level) teaching experience.
• Familiarity with current exam board specifications (AQA, Edexcel, OCR).

Why Apply?

• Competitive pay aligned with MPS/UPS (£153-£238 per day).
• Long‑term stability starting September 2026.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive and forward‑thinking school environment.
• Excellent professional development opportunities.
• Make a real impact on students’ academic success and confidence.

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education

• GCA Approved Supplier.
• Opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy.
• Free safeguarding training.
• Refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals).
• Online portal to manage your pay and timesheets.

Other Information

• All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
• Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expect all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.
• This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operates in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.