English Teacher

Location: Lancaster, Lancashire
Pay Rate: £168.80 – £243.45
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Start date: February 2026

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has become available for a dedicated English Teacher to join one of our respected secondary schools in the Lancaster area!
The school is dedicated to enabling every pupil to achieve their full potential, guided by its positive relationships between staff and students create a welcoming and supportive learning environment. In the most successful lessons, teachers demonstrate enthusiasm for their subject, set ambitious goals, and deliver lessons at a pace that both challenges and inspires learners.

This position offers the chance to motivate and stretch students across Key Stages 3 to 5, developing their literacy, critical thinking, and communication skills. You’ll also be encouraged to play an active role in the wider school community by supporting extracurricular activities such as productions, clubs, and trips, while contributing to engaging schemes of work and outstanding teaching resources.

Whether you’re an Early Career Teacher (ECT/NQT) or an experienced professional, we’d love to hear from you!

What We’re Looking for?

We welcome applications from individuals who:

• Proven experience teaching English KS3/KS4 (KS5 desirable)
• Can create an inclusive and positive learning environment
• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons in line with the national curriculum
• Possess excellent classroom management and communication skills
• Monitor student progress and provide effective feedback
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students

Requirements

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or are completing their induction

Teaching Personnel can provide guidance to help you obtain:

• Level 2 Safeguarding training
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• At least two professional references covering 24 months

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

We don’t just offer jobs – we help build careers in education: You’ll benefit from:

• Competitive daily pay
• Dedicated consultant offering ongoing guidance and local placements
• Free CPD-accredited training, including behaviour support and safeguarding
• Access to both temporary and permanent roles across local partnership schools

Ready to Inspire Through English?
If you are passionate about bringing literature and language to life and helping every student find their voice, we’d love to hear from you!

Submit your CV today and take the next step in your teaching journey.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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