Secondary Teacher of English

SECONDARY TEACHER OF ENGLISH – KEY STAGES 3 & 4

Maternity Cover | Starting January 2027 | EdStaff

EdStaff is seeking a resilient, enthusiastic and dedicated Secondary Teacher of English for a maternity cover position, starting in January 2027, within a challenging secondary school environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate teacher who thrives on making a difference, can inspire students and is committed to raising achievement and improving engagement in the classroom.

The successful candidate will be joining a school where strong classroom management, consistency and the ability to build positive relationships with students are essential.

We are working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school that is committed to supporting young people from a range of backgrounds and abilities. The school provides a structured learning environment and is dedicated to improving student engagement, raising aspirations and helping every young person achieve their potential. This is a challenging yet rewarding setting, where staff are passionate about making a meaningful difference to students' lives and where consistency, resilience and positive relationships are key to success.

Key Responsibilities - Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured English lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.

- Teach English language, literature, reading, writing, grammar and communication skills.

- Manage challenging behaviour confidently and consistently.

- Build positive relationships with students to encourage engagement and improve learning outcomes.

- Differentiate lessons to meet a range of abilities and additional learning needs.

- Monitor, assess and report on student progress.

- Create a safe, inclusive and purposeful learning environment.

Requirements - Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

- A degree in English or a related subject.

- Experience teaching English at secondary level.

- Strong behaviour management and classroom management skills.

- Resilience, patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

- A flexible and adaptable approach to teaching.

- A genuine passion for supporting young people, including those who may present with behavioural or engagement challenges.

We are looking for a teacher who is not afraid of a challenge, can demonstrate confidence in managing difficult classroom situations and is passionate about helping every student reach their potential.

Experience working in challenging or high-need school environments would be particularly advantageous.

Why Work with EdStaff? - Competitive rates of pay.

- Dedicated support from our experienced recruitment team.

- Opportunities to make a genuine difference in students' lives.

- A rewarding opportunity to develop your experience in a challenging educational setting.

Interested? If you are an enthusiastic Secondary Teacher of English looking for your next opportunity and have the resilience and determination to thrive in a challenging school environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with EdStaff!