English Teacher New

Location: Aylesbury
Start: September 2026
Full Time: Temporary to Permanent
Salary: £29,344–£44,919

Students don’t improve by writing more.
They improve when they understand how to write properly.

As a Secondary English Teacher, you will teach KS3 and KS4 students how to read critically, write clearly, and structure their ideas effectively.

Key responsibilities
Teach English Language and Literature across KS3 and KS4
Develop reading comprehension and analytical skills
Support structured writing and exam technique
Model high-quality written responses
Track progress and address gaps in understanding
Prepare students for GCSE assessments
Maintain clear and consistent classroom expectations

The classroom environment
Lessons are structured and purposeful
Students understand how to approach tasks
Writing improves through clear guidance
Behaviour is calm and consistent

Skills and experience
Experience teaching English or strong subject knowledge
Clear communication and modelling skills
Strong classroom management
Organisation and planning

What success looks like
Students write more structured responses
Confidence improves in reading and analysis
Progress is steady across all abilities

QTS is desirable; unqualified teachers are welcome to apply, particularly those with English or humanities backgrounds

Supply Desk can offer you:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Recommend a friend bonus scheme
• Out of hours on-call service
• Day to day or long-term assignments

Please contact Eliza on 01296 752 499 for more information and Apply Below

Supply Desk offer a £100 ‘Golden Hello’ for anyone who introduces a teacher/teaching assistant. Get in touch for further details.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards.