English Teacher
Posted 1 week ago by TeacherActive
£261 Per day
Inside
Undetermined
Derby
Summary: The English Teacher role is a full-time, permanent position at a respected secondary school in Derby, starting in September 2026. The teacher will be responsible for instructing students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, focusing on exam preparation for GCSEs. The position emphasizes excellent classroom management and the implementation of learning schemes to help students achieve outstanding results. The school offers a supportive community and excellent facilities for both teaching and student engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teach English across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, including GCSE exam preparation.
- Implement and follow schemes of learning to promote student engagement and achievement.
- Maintain excellent classroom management.
- Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance the educational experience.
Key Skills:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with an English specialism.
- Experience teaching English up to Key Stage 4.
- Strong classroom management skills.
- Ability to engage and motivate students.
Salary (Rate): £261/day
City: Derby
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Education
Job Title: English Teacher
Location: Derby
Start Date: April 2026
Salary: £168 to £261 per day
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a well-known and well-respected mainstream secondary school based in Derby. The school is a well-respected secondary school with a community feel. The school boasts fantastic facilities and offers opportunities both inside and outside of lessons to promote students’ engagement, to help them flourish personally and academically.
The school is looking to take on an English Teacher on a full-time, permanent basis in September 2026. The successful applicant will be working across both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, including exam preparation for GCSE’s. The role will be paramount in helping students achieve excellent results in the subject, whilst following and implementing the schemes of learning.
The successful English Teacher will have:
- QTS with English specialism (ECTs are also welcomed)
- Experience teaching English up to Key Stage 4
- Excellent classroom management
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
- A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
- CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
- Market leading rates of pay
- TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £200 when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply*
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.
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