Secondary English Teacher

Academics; Wirral; On-site; GBP 22,140 - 33,210; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ultimate flexibility

Competitive pay

Variety of opportunities

Full support

Job summary

Academics is seeking a passionate Secondary English Teacher for flexible daily supply and longer placements across The Wirral. You will teach English Language and English Literature to KS3/KS4 with potential KS5 opportunities.

Applicants should hold UK QTS/ECT, a degree in English or Creative Writing, and an Enhanced DBS. The role offers great variety, supportive schools, and a local consultant for seamless bookings.

Qualifications

• Degree in English or Creative Writing and UK QTS/ECT.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to apply for one.
• Experience teaching the UK English curriculum in secondary schools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging English Language and Literature lessons to KS3/KS4 (KS5 opportunities possible).
• Flexibly cover across Wirral English departments for daily, short-term, or long-term placements.
• Track progress and provide constructive feedback to support academic growth.
• Maintain high classroom standards and positive behaviour strategies.

Skills

Communication

Classroom management

Differentiation

Education

Degree in English

QTS/ECT

Job description

Secondary English Teacher - The Wirral - September Start

Academics, a reputable education recruitment agency, is seeking an enthusiastic, articulate, and creative Secondary English Teacher for a variety of flexible daily supply, short-term, and long-term opportunities at supportive schools across The Wirral.

Whether you are a fully Qualified Teacher looking for a better work-life balance through supply work, or an Early Career Teacher looking to build diverse classroom experience across different departments, we want to hear from you if you are ready to work as a Secondary English Teacher in The Wirral this September.

Role Overview

• Deliver & Engage: Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging English Language and English Literature lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (with potential KS5/A-Level opportunities).
• Flexibility: Seamlessly step into different English departments across The Wirral for flexible daily cover, short-term absences, or planned long-term placements.
• Progress: Inspire a love for reading, analysis, and creative writing while tracking student progress and offering constructive feedback to foster academic growth.
• Classroom Management: Maintain high standards of behavior, managing the classroom environment using positive strategies to create a focused and productive space.

Requirements

• Qualifications: A degree in English, Creative Writing, or a related discipline, alongside UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/ECT).
• Experience: Previous experience teaching the UK English curriculum as a Secondary English Teacher.
• Skills: Excellent communication skills, strong classroom management, and the ability to make complex texts and literary concepts accessible and exciting for all abilities.
• Compliance: An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to apply for one).
• Location: Based in or easily able to commute to secondary schools throughout The Wirral.

Why Join Academics?

• Ultimate Flexibility: Choose the days you want to work-ideal for balancing your schedule with zero pressure.
• Competitive Pay: Earn excellent daily rates equivalent to your scale, experience, and role responsibilities.
• Variety of Opportunities: Gain valuable experience across a range of school environments in The Wirral, with options spanning daily supply to consistent, long-term block placements.
• Full Support: Benefit from a dedicated local consultant team and simple online timesheets.

Academics is a dedicated Teacher Supply & Recruitment Agency committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must pass enhanced background checks.