QTS English Teacher

Aspire People; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting for an English Teacher to provide full-time temporary sickness cover at a secondary school in the TF11 area. Immediate start, with strong KS4 English capability and proven classroom management of secondary students.

The role requires a qualified English teacher with experience across KS4 and a commitment to high standards, professional conduct, and positive pupil development. DBS Update Service is preferred.

Qualifications

• Qualified English teacher with relevant teaching experience.
• Proven experience teaching KS4 English.
• Confident, enthusiastic and passionate about education.
• Excellent classroom management.
• Reliable and able to commit to full-time temporary placement.
• Willing to obtain Enhanced DBS via Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons.
• Teach across Secondary range including KS4.
• Maintain high expectations of behaviour and progress.
• Demonstrate strong classroom management.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Create a positive, inclusive learning environment.
• Follow school policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with colleagues for consistency.

Skills

KS4 English

Classroom management

Secondary education

Education

Qualified English Teacher

Job description

English Teacher - Temporary Sickness Cover

Location: TF11

Job Type: Full-Time, Temporary

Role: Secondary English Teacher

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

Aspire People are currently recruiting for a qualified and experienced English Teacher to provide full-time temporary sickness cover at a well-established Secondary School in the TF11 area.

We are looking for a confident, reliable and enthusiastic English Teacher who has strong experience teaching across the Secondary age range and, in particular, has the ability to confidently deliver KS4 English.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced teacher who can quickly settle into a school environment, maintain high standards and provide engaging, high-quality teaching throughout the period of cover.

The Role

• Planning and delivering engaging and challenging English lessons.
• Teaching confidently across the Secondary age range, including KS4.
• Maintaining high expectations of behaviour, achievement and progress.
• Demonstrating strong classroom management skills.
• Building positive and professional relationships with pupils and staff.
• Creating a positive, supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• Following school policies and procedures.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure consistency and continuity for pupils.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified English Teacher with relevant teaching experience.
• Have proven experience teaching KS4 English.
• Be confident, enthusiastic and passionate about education.
• Have excellent classroom management skills.
• Be reliable, professional and able to commit to the full-time position.
• Have high standards and expectations of themselves and their pupils.
• Be able to quickly build positive relationships with both staff and students.
• Have a positive and adaptable approach to working within a new school environment.
• Be committed to supporting pupils' progress, achievement and development.
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one.

Why Choose Aspire People?

Aspire People are a well-established education recruitment agency with over 22 years' experience supporting schools and education professionals across the UK.

We are proud to be an accredited agency with the GCA, giving both schools and candidates confidence that they are working with an experienced and trusted education recruitment specialist.

Our dedicated team provides a professional and supportive service, helping education professionals find the right opportunities while ensuring schools have access to high-quality staff.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.