English Teacher
| Posting date: | 21 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £194 to £258 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 June 2026 |
| Location: | Barnet, London, N12 8TA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Step Teachers Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MP235759CT3103-A496957-21052026 |
Summary
English Teacher – Full-time, temporary to permanent role starting September 2026
The school offers a calm, purposeful learning environment where pupils demonstrate positive attitudes to learning and behaviour is well managed. Teaching is well planned and engaging, enabling pupils to make strong progress across the curriculum. Leaders provide clear direction and support for staff, ensuring a consistent focus on high expectations, pupil well-being, and academic achievement.
Duties as English Teacher:
- Teach English full time across relevant secondary year groups
- Plan and deliver engaging lessons that develop reading, writing, and analytical skills
- Maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement
- Adapt teaching to meet a range of learning needs and abilities
- Assess pupil progress and provide clear, constructive feedback
- Contribute to departmental planning and collaborative working
- Support pupils’ literacy development and confidence in English
- Prepare pupils effectively for assessments and examinations
- Uphold safeguarding expectations and prioritise pupil welfare
Ideal English Teacher:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with experience teaching English
- Strong subject knowledge and passion for English literature and language
- Confident teaching across KS3 and KS4
- Effective classroom and behaviour management skills
- Strong communication, organisation, and teamwork abilities
- Reflective, proactive, and committed to professional development
- Willingness to commit to a temp to perm opportunity
- Dedicated to safeguarding and promoting pupil well-being