English Teacher

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Secondary English Teacher to join a welcoming and supportive secondary school in the Bury area. This role is ideal for both experienced teachers and confident ECTs looking to develop their career within a well-established and forward-thinking school environment.

This role is to start after the Easter half term with the view to continue till July 2026.

Position Details

Location: Bury

Role: Secondary English Teacher

Key Stages: KS3 & KS4

Start Date: 20th April 2026

Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary or Temp-to-Perm

Pay: -168.00 - -233.00 per day (Paid to Scale - PTS)

Role Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and high-quality English lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Plan, prepare, and assess lessons in line with the national curriculum
• Create a positive, inclusive, and well-managed classroom environment
• Support students of varying abilities, including those with additional learning needs
• Work collaboratively with the English department and wider school staff
• Contribute to departmental planning, enrichment activities, and wider school life

Experience, Training & Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching English in a UK secondary school (ECTs encouraged to apply)
• Strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for English
• Up-to-date safeguarding training (or willingness to complete this)

Requirements

• Right to Work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• Two professional references covering the last two years

How to Apply

Please apply with an up-to-date CV detailing your full employment and education history. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. Safeguarding and child protection are central to our work, and all candidates will be subject to appropriate vetting checks prior to placement.

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