English Teacher Peterborough

DATE POSTED

Subject

English

Job Branch & Location

Cambridgeshire - Peterborough

Job Setting & Role

Secondary & FE - Teacher
Supply
£168 - £245 PER DAY DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE

About the role:

We are currently recruiting for a passionate and dedicated English Teacher to join a welcoming secondary school in Peterborough from September 2026.

This is a full-time, long-term position, offering an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic educator to inspire a love of English and help students achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will deliver engaging and creative lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the potential to teach Key Stage 5 depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality English lessons in line with the national curriculum
  • Assess, monitor, and report on student progress and attainment
  • Differentiate teaching to meet the needs of learners of varying abilities
  • Create a positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment
  • Develop students’ reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills
  • Manage classroom behaviour effectively in accordance with school policies
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and carers to support student achievement
  • Uphold safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times

Pre-requisites:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
  • Experience teaching English within a secondary school setting
  • Strong subject knowledge and a passion for English Language and Literature
  • Excellent classroom management and communication skills
  • Ability to motivate, engage, and inspire students of all abilities
  • Strong organisational skills and a commitment to high educational standards
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
  • Enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one
  • Two school-based references

 

Job Reference: JT25RK 159217

PLEASE APPLY BELOW, OR CALL US NOW ON 01775 233 116

Justteachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS including a children’s barred list check and where applicable a vulnerable adults barred list check is required for all successful candidates.

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days, you can though still apply to be considered for similar roles that we have available.

Justteachers is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. We believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to our success and are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the schools we support. We will ensure that our recruitment and selection processes are fair and conducted on the basis of merit, qualifications and abilities, against objective criteria. Policies ensure fair treatment, encourage diverse representation, support flexible working, and foster an inclusive environment free from harassment, with compliance often mandated by employment legislation. There shall be no discrimination against candidates because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
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