English Teacher – Colne

DATE POSTED

Subject

English

Job Branch & Location

Lancashire - Colne

Job Setting & Role

Secondary & FE - Teacher
Supply
£174.71 - £270.95 PER DAY DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE

About the role: We are actively recruiting for an English Teacher to join a highly regarded Secondary School in the local area, starting after the October half-term 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a successful and supportive school community that is committed to delivering high-quality education and exceptional outcomes for its students. The role has arisen due to a long-term vacancy and is expected to continue for the foreseeable future. There is also the potential for the position to become permanent for the right candidate, making it an excellent opportunity for teachers seeking both stability and career progression.

The school has an excellent reputation within the local community and is known for its strong leadership, supportive staff culture, and commitment to helping every student achieve their full potential. Staff benefit from a collaborative working environment where professional development is encouraged, and teamwork is highly valued. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic English Teacher to join a welcoming and ambitious school, with the added prospect of securing a permanent position.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver engaging and inspiring English Language and Literature lessons across KS3 and KS4
  • Create a positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes high standards of achievement
  • Plan, prepare, and assess lessons in line with the national curriculum
  • Monitor student progress and provide targeted feedback to support attainment
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues within the English department to share resources and best practice
  • Support students in developing a passion for reading, writing, and effective communication

 

Pre-requisites:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
  • Previous experience teaching English within a secondary school setting
  • Strong subject knowledge across English Language and Literature
  • Excellent classroom management and organisational skills
  • A commitment to raising standards and supporting student achievement
  • Provide two education/school-based references from the last two years

If you are interested in this role, please apply below or call us on 01756243125 .

Job Reference: JT25KP163852

PLEASE APPLY BELOW, OR CALL US NOW ON 01756 243 125

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.
If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

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