English Teacher
Secondary School English Teacher – Watford
Location: Watford area
Start: September | Full-Time
Salary: £34,000–£56,000+
Are you an enthusiastic English teacher looking for an exciting opportunity to inspire and support secondary school students? Supply Desk is looking for a passionate and committed English teacher to join a forward-thinking and ambitious English department in the Watford area.
The successful candidate will deliver engaging and inspiring lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the potential to teach Key Stage 5. You will play an important role in developing students’ confidence, analytical abilities and communication skills, while helping them develop a genuine enthusiasm for English.
This role would suit both experienced teachers and ECTs who are keen to build their teaching career within a supportive, ambitious and positive school environment.
What You’ll Do:
• Teach Key Stage 3–5 English (or grades 7–12) through engaging lessons covering literature, language, and writing skills.
• Support student growth with assessments, constructive feedback and guidance.
• Encourage reading, critical thinking and effective communication.
• Collaborate with a supportive, innovative teaching team.
• Help students develop confidence, creativity and analytical skills.
The ideal candidate will have:
• Degree in English, English Literature, or related field; teaching qualification preferred (QTS).
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Passion for inspiring young learners and making English engaging and relevant.
What We Offer:
• Comprehensive safeguarding training
• Weekly payments
• Ongoing support from experienced, local education consultants
• A supportive team and environment
• Excellently equipped facilities
• Opportunities for continued professional development (CPD and training)
• Refer a friend scheme
Apply Now:
If you are ready to take the next step in your teaching career and make a positive impact within a new setting, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV today to apply for this Secondary English Teacher opportunity.
We offer £100 referral fee for any successful referrals of friends or colleagues who complete five or more shifts.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be required to complete and maintain an enhanced DBS check throughout their employment and comply with safer recruitment standards.
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.