English Teacher
English Teacher
Location: Stoke Poges
Contract: Full-time
Salary: MPS / UPS
Start Date: September 2026
Application Closing Date: 20th August 2026
About the Role
Are you a passionate and dedicated English Teacher looking for your next opportunity? We are seeking an enthusiastic English Teacher to join a welcoming and supportive secondary school, where you’ll inspire students to develop their reading, writing, communication, and critical thinking skills while fostering a lifelong love of English.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging, creative, and inclusive English lessons in line with the National Curriculum.
- Teach English Language and Literature across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, with the opportunity to teach Key Stage 5 where appropriate.
- Create a positive, safe, and stimulating classroom environment that encourages confidence, curiosity, and academic achievement.
- Assess, monitor, and record students’ progress, using assessment data to inform planning and provide targeted support where required.
- Prepare students for GCSE and, where applicable, A-Level examinations, ensuring they are supported to achieve their full potential.
- Differentiate lessons to meet the needs of all learners, including those with SEND, EAL, and higher-attaining students.
- Promote positive behaviour and high expectations in line with the school’s behaviour policy.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and the wider school community to support students’ academic progress and wellbeing.
- Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are followed at all times.
Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is desirable; however, candidates with relevant English teaching experience will also be considered.
- Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
- A passion for inspiring students and helping them develop confidence in reading, writing, and communication.
- A commitment to supporting students’ academic, personal, and social development.
- An understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- A current enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
Why Apply?
- Full-time opportunity within a welcoming and inclusive school.
- A rewarding role supporting pupils’ educational experience.
- Access to training and professional development opportunities.
- Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £150 collectively.
How to Apply
For more information or to apply, please contact Saba on 01494 840 527, or apply below.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, and must be willing to comply with all safeguarding requirements.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.
To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days-you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles.