English Teacher – Macclesfield – Step Teachers Step Teachers are hiring for an English Teacher in Macclesfield! – Full-Time, Long-Term Are you a passionate English Teacher who thrives on seeing every student make progress — no matter their starting point? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive Secondary PRU in Macclesfield, where creativity, empathy, and flexibility are key to success. This is a full-time, position covering a long term absence. The Basics 📍 Location: Macclesfield 📅 Start: ASAP 💷 Pay: Up to £230 / day for first 12 weeks. Paid to scale from 13th week. ⏰ Hours: Full-time | Mon–Fri | 8:30am–3:30pm 📑 Contract: Long term – could go perm eventually Benefits
* Equal pay to permanent staff in the same role after 13 weeks.
* DBS refund after 20 working days.
* Free CPD opportunities via The National College & Creative Education.
* Step Perks (24/7 GP access, retail discounts & more).
* £100 Amazon voucher through our Refer-a-Friend scheme (T&Cs apply).
* Ongoing support from a specialist SEN consultant with over 13 years’ experience in your local area.
Why You’ll Love Teaching Here
* A nurturing, small-group environment where relationships are central to learning and behaviour progress.
* Supportive, highly skilled team including pastoral, therapeutic, and SEND professionals working collaboratively.
* Opportunities to teach creatively and adapt the English curriculum to suit diverse learning needs and interests.
* A focus on personal development, literacy confidence, and preparing students for successful transitions back into mainstream education or post-16 pathways.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Delivering engaging, differentiated English lessons across KS3 and KS4 to students with social, emotional, or behavioural challenges.
* Focusing on literacy, communication, and functional skills, alongside GCSE preparation where appropriate.
* Building strong, positive relationships that support students’ confidence, resilience, and motivation.
* Working closely with support staff, parents, and external agencies to create tailored learning plans.
* Contributing to the PRU’s wider ethos of care, respect, and inclusion.
Who You Are
* A qualified English Teacher (QTS/QTLS) with experience teaching KS3 and KS4.
* Confident supporting students with SEMH, behavioural needs, or SEND.
* Calm, patient, and able to de-escalate situations with empathy and consistency.
* Creative and adaptable in your teaching approach.
* Passionate about helping learners re-engage with education and achieve success.
What You’ll Need
* CV covering your last 10 years of work.
* Proof of right to work & address in the UK.
* Enhanced DBS (or willingness to buy a new one).
* References covering the last 2 years (one from a school).
* QTS/QTLS certificate or recognized equivalent.
If you’re ready for this English Teacher role in Macclesfield and want to be part of a PRU that values compassion, creativity, and real progress — call Graham at Step Teachers in Manchester or click APPLY now