KS3/4 Teacher – Full-time, temporary to permanent from September 2026
The inspection report highlights a structured and nurturing learning environment where pupils feel safe, supported, and understood. Teaching focuses on meeting individual needs, helping pupils re-engage with learning and make meaningful progress. Leadership places strong emphasis on safeguarding, inclusion, and positive relationships, creating a calm and purposeful setting that supports both academic development and personal growth.
This KS3/4 Teacher role offers a full-time, temporary to permanent opportunity starting in September 2026. The KS3/4 Teacher will deliver engaging and well-structured lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, supporting pupils with a range of needs to achieve positive outcomes. This role is ideal for a flexible and committed KS3/4 Teacher who is confident adapting teaching approaches and is seeking long-term stability within a supportive school environment.Duties as KS3/4 Teacher:

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
• Adapt teaching to meet the needs of pupils with varying abilities and learning profiles
• Create a positive, inclusive, and well-managed classroom environment
• Support pupils’ academic progress and personal development
• Use assessment to monitor progress and inform teaching strategies
• Differentiate learning to support individual needs
• Maintain clear routines and high expectations for behaviour and engagement
• Work collaboratively with support staff and wider school teams
• Communicate effectively with colleagues regarding pupil progress and needs
• Uphold safeguarding, welfare, and health and safety responsibilities at all times

Ideal KS3/4 Teacher:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Experience teaching at Key Stage 3 and or Key Stage 4
• Confident classroom and behaviour management skills
• Flexible, resilient, and adaptable teaching approach
• Ability to motivate and engage pupils who may be disengaged from learning
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to begin on a temporary basis with the opportunity to become permanent
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Why Step Teachers?With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one. Your salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!