English Teacher

Position: ENGLISH TEACHER

Location: Aylesbury
Key Stages: KS3 and KS4

Salary:£29,344-£44,919

This English classroom is rarely silent.

There are moments of quiet reading, yes — but more often there is discussion, questioning, disagreement, refinement. Students are taught that words matter, that structure matters, and that clarity of thought comes before confidence of delivery.

This school is seeking a Secondary English Teacher who understands that strong literacy is built through deliberate practice, well‑modelled responses, and consistent feedback.

What Teaching English Looks Like Here

English teaching is not rushed. Lessons are carefully planned and intentionally paced. Reading is explicit. Writing is scaffolded before independence is expected.

You will teach KS3 and KS4, guiding students through:

• Close reading and text interpretation
• Vocabulary development and language choices
• Clear paragraphing and extended responses
• Exam‑ready structures without formulaic teaching

Your Responsibilitie

You will be responsible for:

• Planning and delivering English lessons aligned to curriculum and exam expectations
• Teaching reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills explicitly
• Supporting students with written accuracy and expression
• Assessing work regularly and providing actionable feedback
• Identifying pupils who need further literacy support
• Maintaining a calm, purposeful classroom environment
• Working collaboratively within the English department

Structure, clarity, and consistency are valued here more than performance or novelty.

This Role Is Best Suited To

• An English teacher who prioritises skill development over spectacle
• Someone confident teaching both literature and language
• A professional who values routine and high expectations
• Teachers who want strong departmental support and shared planning

Required Skills

• QTS – or other relevant qualifications
• Experience teaching English at secondary level
• Strong subject knowledge and ability to explain concepts clearly
• Confident classroom and behaviour management
• Organised approach to planning and assessment
• Willingness to contribute to curriculum development

Supply Desk can offer you:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Recommend a friend bonus scheme
• Out of hours on-call service
• Day to day or long-term assignments

Please contact Eliza on 01296 752 499 for more information and Apply Below

Supply Desk offer a £100 ‘Golden Hello’ for anyone who introduces a teacher/teaching assistant. Get in touch for further details.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards.