English Teacher

Are you a creative and inspiring English Teacher who believes in the power of language to transform lives? An inclusive and forward-thinking secondary school in Barnet, North London is seeking a passionate teacher to deliver high-quality English across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. This is an excellent opportunity to join a school that values literacy, inclusion, and student voice.

The school has a strong reputation for supporting diverse learners, including students with Special Educational Needs, and is committed to creating an environment where every young person feels confident, challenged, and supported. You’ll be part of a collaborative English department that encourages innovative teaching, shared planning, and professional growth.

The Role

As an English Teacher, your responsibilities will include:

• Teaching engaging and accessible English lessons across KS3, KS4 and KS5

• Adapting teaching strategies to support a range of learning needs, including SEN

• Inspiring a love of reading, writing, and critical thinking

• Assessing and monitoring progress to raise achievement

• Contributing to a positive, inclusive classroom and wider school community

The Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for a teacher who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Has experience teaching English at secondary level

• Is confident supporting students with additional learning needs

Is enthusiastic, reflective, and committed to inclusive education

• Has strong communication and classroom management skills

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary aligned with UK teacher pay scales

• Term-time only hours (8:30am – 4:00pm) for excellent work-life balance

• Supportive leadership and a well-established pastoral structure

• Collaborative staff culture with access to quality resources

• Ongoing support from Teach Now throughout your placement

If you’re ready to inspire confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of English, we’d love to hear from you.

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.

• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.

• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.

• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process:

Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education.

Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance