Secondary English Teacher

Job description

Where: Stoke-on-Trent
Who: English Teacher (Secondary)

Prospero Teaching is currently recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic English Teacher to join a welcoming secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate teacher who is committed to inspiring students and helping them achieve their full potential in English Language and Literature.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging and creative lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, fostering a positive learning environment, and supporting students of varying abilities to make strong academic progress.

As an English Teacher, you will have excellent subject knowledge, strong classroom management skills, and a genuine passion for education.

CONTRACT DETAILS:

• Position: English Teacher
• Setting: Secondary School
• Start date: October 2026 (possibly sooner)
• Duration / Likely Duration: Long-term
• Contract type: Temp-to-Perm
• Full time/part time: Full-Time
• Working hours: School hours

TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or equivalent
• Degree in English or a related subject
• Experience teaching English within a secondary school setting
• Strong knowledge of the UK National Curriculum
• Effective classroom and behaviour management skills
• Ability to plan, deliver and assess engaging lessons
• Passionate and committed to supporting student achievement
• Experience working with a range of learning needs and abilities

BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced Child DBS registered with the update service, or be willing to apply for one
• Provide a minimum of two professional, child-related references

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with an up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business / education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. Successful candidates will be required to register with Prospero Teaching before taking up the post.

About Prospero

Proud to be listed in The Times as one of The Best Companies To Work For, Prospero Teaching is an innovative and forward-thinking recruitment agency. With over two decades of experience, our education consultants work hard to find the most suitable role for candidates from a wide range of teaching opportunities across the UK. We are an APSCO-audited education agency, and our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our high-quality service and best practice standards.

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