English Teacher
Job Title: KS4 English Teacher
Location: Aylesbury
Start Date: September 2026
Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary to Permanent
Salary: £29,344 – £44,919
We are seeking a dedicated KS4 English Teacher who values clarity, structure and targeted support to help students achieve success in their GCSEs.
You will engage with students who benefit from firm guidance, consistent routines, and teaching that effectively removes barriers to learning.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging GCSE English Language and Literature lessons
- Develop students’ reading, writing and analytical skills
- Support students with essay structure, comprehension and examination techniques
- Provide constructive, actionable feedback to promote continuous improvement
- Monitor student progress and implement targeted interventions where necessary
Person Specification
- Experience teaching KS4 English or equivalent
- Calm, organised and structured teaching style
- Strong command of literacy and language skills
- High expectations balanced with approachability and empathy
Who We Are Looking For
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is desirable; however, applications from unqualified teachers or those with relevant educational experience are welcome
- Experience working with children or young people in an educational setting
- Ability to build positive, respectful relationships with students, colleagues and parents, fostering a safe and inclusive learning environment
- Confidence in collaborating within a team and contributing to the broader cultural and creative life of the school
- Flexibility and creativity in adapting teaching methods, activities and assessments to meet diverse learning needs and abilities
What Supply Desk Offers
- Competitive pay rates
- Recommend a Friend bonus scheme
- Out-of-hours on-call support
- Day-to-day and long-term assignments available
For more information, please contact the team on 01296 752 499 and apply below.
Supply Desk offers a £100 ‘Golden Hello’ incentive for anyone who introduces a teacher or teaching assistant. Please get in touch for further details.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check, which must be maintained throughout 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.