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English Teacher
Job description
The successful candidate will deliver engaging and challenging English lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. You will help students develop strong literacy, analytical and communication skills, fostering a lifelong love of literature and language. Beginning September 2025.
Duties as an English Teacher:
Teach English Language and Literature to KS3/KS4.
Plan and deliver high-quality lessons that motivate and stretch all learners.
Prepare, assess and monitor students’ work in line with school and exam board requirements.
Contribute to the development of an exciting and relevant English curriculum.
Support students’ progress through high expectations, constructive feedback and intervention when needed.
Promote a positive learning environment and excellent standards of classroom behaviour.
Contribute to the wider life of the department and school, including enrichment activities, trips and events.
Take part in departmental meetings, CPD, and whole-school initiatives.
Ideal English Teacher:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
Strong subject knowledge in English Language and Literature.
Experience teaching English at secondary level.
Ability to inspire, motivate and engage students of all abilities.
Excellent planning, organisational and classroom management skills as an English Teacher.
A commitment to promoting high standards of literacy and a love of reading.
Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undertake one)
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, and Devon. 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.
Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations.
Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. 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.
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