English Teacher - Long-term, temporary, and ongoing, full-time starting September 2026

Here is a well-regarded secondary school with a strong commitment to academic excellence, student wellbeing, and staff development.

Ofsted has recognised the school as providing a Good standard of education, highlighting strengths in teaching, leadership, student behaviour, and personal development. The school fosters a positive learning environment where high expectations and strong pastoral support help students thrive.

Duties as English Teacher:

• Teach English Language and Literature across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons
• Assess, monitor, and report on student progress
• Differentiate learning to meet the needs of all learners
• Promote a love of reading, writing, and communication
• Support students in achieving strong examination outcomes
• Contribute to the wider school community and department initiatives

Ideal English Teacher:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching English within a secondary school setting
• Strong subject knowledge across English Language and Literature
• Excellent classroom management skills
• Ability to motivate and inspire students of varying abilities
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• 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!