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English Teacher

Job details
Posting date: 24 December 2025
Salary: £168.18 to £269.18 per day
Additional salary information: PAYE, Referral Bonus
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 23 January 2026
Location: Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1AA
Company: Randstad Education
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: PR-1476560:SOU:A_1766574288

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Summary

Temporary Secondary English Teacher | Key Stage 3 & 4

Are you a highly motivated and qualified Secondary English Teacher seeking a rewarding, fixed-term opportunity? We are looking for an exceptional practitioner to join our successful and forward-thinking secondary school. This full-time, temporary post is ideal for a dedicated professional ready to take ownership of their own classes and contribute fully to the departmental success within Key Stage 3 (KS3) and Key Stage 4 (KS4).

The Role

The core focus of this position is to plan, deliver, and assess high-quality, engaging English Language and Literature lessons. You will be responsible for a full timetable of classes, ensuring exceptional progress and positive outcomes for all students aged 11-16. You will be expected to use formative and summative assessment strategies to effectively guide student learning and prepare pupils for GCSE excellence.

What We Offer

  • Competitive Salary: Paid weekly, strictly adhered to the Main Pay Scale (MPS) or Upper Pay Scale (UPS), commensurate with experience.

  • Professional Growth: A fixed-term contract offering excellent experience and a robust Continuous Professional Development (CPD) program.

  • Supportive Environment: The chance to work within a highly collaborative and supportive English departmental team.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic educator who:

  • Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree in English or a closely related field.

  • Possesses recent, demonstrable experience teaching English at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

  • Exhibits excellent classroom management and organisational skills.

  • Is passionate about literacy, literature, and communication, and is committed to raising student attainment.

  • Demonstrates a strong understanding of the National Curriculum requirements.

  • Is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils.

Key Responsibilities

You will take full responsibility for the learning and achievement of all pupils in your classes, including:

  • Planning, preparation, and detailed marking.

  • Contributing to the development of schemes of work.

  • Assessing student progress and providing timely feedback.

  • Undertaking a form tutor role.

  • Actively participating in whole-school life and training.

How to Apply

If you are ready to secure a fixed-term role and make a significant contribution to our school, we want to hear from you.

To apply, please contact Hannah Joyner:

  • Email: hannah.joyner@randstad.co.uk

  • Phone: 01293 527416.

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