English Teacher

Posting date:	05 March 2026
Salary:	£168 to £261 per day
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	04 April 2026
Location:	Torpoint, South West, PL11 2NH
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Step Teachers Ltd
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	MP227467CT3103-A492318-05032026

Summary

English Teacher – Full-time, long-term temporary and ongoing role starting April 2026

This school provides a calm, well‑structured, and supportive learning environment where pupils benefit from positive routines, enthusiastic staff, and teaching that promotes confidence and engagement. Leaders work collaboratively with teachers to uphold high expectations, helping pupils feel motivated, safe, and ready to learn. Pupils respond well to purposeful English lessons that encourage curiosity, resilience, and steady academic progress.

Duties as English Teacher:

• Teach English full time across relevant secondary year groups
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons that develop reading, writing, and analytical skills
• Maintain consistent routines and positive behaviour expectations
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet varied learning needs
• Assess and monitor pupil progress, providing constructive feedback
• Contribute to departmental planning and collaborative curriculum development
• Support pupils in building confidence and independence in English
• Uphold safeguarding expectations and prioritise pupil welfare

Ideal English Teacher:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with strong English teaching experience
• Effective classroom and behaviour management skills
• Confident teaching across KS3 and KS4
• Ability to motivate and support learners of different abilities
• Good organisational and communication skills
• Reflective, proactive, and committed to high‑quality teaching
• Dedicated to safeguarding and promoting pupil well‑being

Why Step Teachers?With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one. Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self‑employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well‑being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!