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Randstad Education; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Scale-Matched Pay

Job summary

Randstad Education in Barnstaple is seeking an ambitious English Teacher for a temporary, fixed-term role starting immediately or for the next term. Join a high-performing English Department that values CPD, collaboration and planning support to reduce burnout.

You will deliver GCSE English across KS3–KS4, use data to drive progress, manage behaviour and support pastoral care as Form Tutor. QTS, a English BA/MA, and DBS are required.

Qualifications

• QTS is mandatory for this role.
• BA/MA in English Literature, Language, or related field required.
• Proven experience teaching English in a UK secondary school.
• Valid enhanced DBS or willingness to apply and safeguarding commitment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons aligned with the National Curriculum and GCSE English specifications.
• Use assessment data to bridge attainment gaps and support student growth.
• Maintain an inclusive learning environment with effective behaviour management.
• Act as a Form Tutor to support student wellbeing.

Skills

QTS

Lesson planning

Behaviour management

Data-driven instruction

Education

BA/MA in English Literature/Language

Job description

Position: Temporary (Fixed-Term)

Salary: £140 - £233 per day (Paid to Scale)

Start Date: Immediate / Next Term

Elevate Your Teaching Career in a Collaborative Environment

Are you an ambitious English Teacher looking for a school that actually invests in your professional development? We are looking for a dedicated practitioner to join a high-performing English Department where collaboration is the standard, not the exception. Whether you are looking to refine your pedagogy through our CPD program or seeking a school that values streamlined planning to reduce burnout, this role offers the perfect platform.

Why Join Our English Department?

• Scale-Matched Pay: We strictly adhere to MPS/UPS scales (£140 - £233 per day), ensuring you are paid what you're worth.
• Structured Progression: Access to bespoke training and leadership pathways.
• Work-Life Balance: Join a team that shares resources and "Schemes of Work" to keep your planning manageable.
• Weekly Pay: Reliable, hassle-free weekly remuneration via Randstad.

Key Responsibilities & Search Criteria

We are looking for a Secondary English Teacher who is ready to deliver results across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

• Curriculum Delivery: Plan and execute lessons aligned with the National Curriculum and GCSE English specifications.
• Data-Driven Progress: Use assessment data to bridge attainment gaps and support student growth.
• Classroom Leadership: Maintain a focused, inclusive learning environment using effective behaviour management strategies.
• Pastoral Care: Act as a Form Tutor, supporting the holistic well being of our students.

To be considered for this English Teaching job, you must meet the following:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): Mandatory for this role.
• Degree: A BA/MA in English Literature, Language, or a related field.
• Experience: Proven history of teaching English in a UK secondary school setting.
• Compliance: A valid enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply for one) and a commitment to safeguarding.