Secondary English Teacher

Prospero Teaching London; Bushey; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing support from Prospero Teaching

Free CPD courses (safeguarding &behavi

In-house Training & Development Team

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is recruiting an enthusiastic English Teacher for a secondary school in Bushey, Hertfordshire. You will plan and deliver engaging lessons across KS3 and KS4, covering language and literature, and help students prepare for GCSEs.

The role starts January 2027 on a temporary/long-term basis, with full-time or part-time options and pay scaled to the school's rates. The ideal candidate will hold QTS or equivalent, have experience teaching English, and bring strong subject knowledge,

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching English in a secondary school.
• Strong knowledge across English Language and Literature.
• Confident classroom and behaviour management.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons.
• Passion for English and student development.
• Reliable, organised and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering engaging English lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Teaching English Language and Literature, covering texts, topics and writing styles.
• Preparing students for assessments and GCSE examinations.
• Marking students' work and providing constructive feedback to support academic progress.
• Developing students' reading, writing, comprehension and analytical skills.
• Differentiating lessons and resources to support students of varying abilities and learning needs.
• Managing classroom behaviour and creating a positive learning environment.

Skills

QTS

English teaching

Subject knowledge

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Passion for English

Reliable & organised

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Prospero Teaching is currently working with a secondary school based in Bushey who are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed English Teacher to join their team from January. This is a great opportunity for a passionate English Teacher who enjoys making lessons engaging, developing students' literacy skills and helping young people achieve their academic potential.

English Teacher Responsibilities:

• Planning and delivering engaging English lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Teaching English Language and Literature, covering a range of texts, topics and writing styles.
• Preparing students for assessments and GCSE examinations.
• Marking students' work and providing constructive feedback to support academic progress.
• Developing students' reading, writing, comprehension and analytical skills.
• Differentiating lessons and resources to support students of varying abilities and learning needs.
• Managing classroom behaviour and creating a positive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Previous experience teaching English within a secondary school.
• Strong subject knowledge across the English Language and Literature curriculum.
• Confident classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons that meet the needs of different learners.
• A genuine passion for English and supporting student development.
• Reliable, organised and professional approach.

English Teacher Contract Details:

Location: Bushey, Hertfordshire

Position: English Teacher

Type of work: Teaching English across KS3 and KS4

Contract or position starting date: 4th January 2027

Contract type: Temporary / Long-term

Full time/part time: Full-time / Part-time

Rate of pay: Paid to scale

Hours: School hours (typically 8am - 3:30pm or 4:00pm)

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to work within a supportive secondary school.
• Competitive rates of pay, paid to scale.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Prospero Teaching consultant.
• Free, accredited continued professional development courses, including safeguarding and behaviour management.
• Access to an in-house Training and Development Team.