Secondary English Teacher (ECTs Welcome) - CPD & Growth

Worldwide Teaching; Tameside; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ECT induction programme

Mentoring

CPD opportunities

Staff wellbeing

Job summary

Cover People are recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded secondary school in Tameside for a Secondary Teacher of English to join from September 2026. The role welcomes ECTs and experienced teachers and offers an engaging, supportive environment with clear progression potential.

You will teach English Language and English Literature to KS3/KS4, with KS5 opportunities for suitable candidates, plan high-quality lessons, monitor progress and contribute to the wider life of the school.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or due to achieve by September 2026.
• A degree in English or a related subject.
• Confident teaching English across KS3 and KS4.
• Strong classroom presence and behaviour management.
• Commitment to CPD and school life.

Responsibilities

• Teach English Language and English Literature across KS3 and KS4, with KS5 opportunities.
• Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons that promote academic success.
• Create an inclusive classroom where all learners can flourish.
• Assess, monitor and support student progress with feedback and interventions.
• Collaborate within the English department to raise standards and share practice.
• Contribute to enrichment activities and wider school life.

Skills

Passionate about English

Effective behaviour management

Collaborative team player

Strong classroom presence

Education

QTS or eligible by Sept 2026

Degree in English or related subject

Job description

Cover People are recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded secondary school in Tameside for a Secondary Teacher of English to join from September 2026. The role welcomes ECTs and experienced teachers and offers an engaging, supportive environment with clear progression potential.

You will teach English Language and English Literature to KS3/KS4, with KS5 opportunities for suitable candidates, plan high-quality lessons, monitor progress and contribute to the wider life of the school.