English Teacher
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Secondary English Teacher to join a welcoming and supportive secondary school in the Bury area. This role is ideal for both experienced teachers and confident ECTs looking to develop their career within a well-established and forward-thinking school environment.
Position Details
Location: Bury
Role: Secondary English Teacher
Key Stages: KS3 & KS4
Start Date: January 2026 (earlier start available)
Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary or Temp-to-Perm
Working Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Pay: £168.00 - £233.00 per day (Paid to Scale - PTS)
Role Responsibilities
Deliver engaging and high-quality English lessons across KS3 and KS4
Plan, prepare, and assess lessons in line with the national curriculum
Create a positive, inclusive, and well-managed classroom environment
Support students of varying abilities, including those with additional learning needs
Work collaboratively with the English department and wider school staff
Contribute to departmental planning, enrichment activities, and wider school life
Experience, Training & Qualifications
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
Experience teaching English in a UK secondary school (ECTs encouraged to apply)
Strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for English
Up-to-date safeguarding training (or willingness to complete this)
Requirements
Right to Work in the UK
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Two professional references covering the last two years
How to Apply
Please apply with an up-to-date CV detailing your full employment and education history. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. Safeguarding and child protection are central to our work, and all candidates will be subject to appropriate vetting checks prior to placement.
Reference: IND-TEA