English Teacher

English Teacher - KS3/4
Pay: £150 - £220 per day (pay to scale)

Start Date:

February 2026

Location:

Birkenhead

Contract:

Full-time, Long-term

What we offer you

Competitive daily pay: £150-£220
Flexible holiday scheme
Pension contribution
Free training & CPD including safeguarding and behaviour management
A dedicated consultant focused on finding the right role for you
Ongoing support throughout your placement, with temp-to-perm opportunities

Prospero Teaching are recruiting a passionate and committed KS3/4 English Teacher to support secondary schools across the Birkenhead area from February. This is an excellent opportunity for an English specialist who enjoys teaching GCSE English Language and Literature and supporting pupils through a crucial stage of their secondary education.

The role

As a KS4 English Teacher, you will plan and deliver engaging, well-structured English lessons that develop pupils' reading, writing, and analytical skills. You'll work closely with the English department and pastoral teams to ensure pupils are supported academically and emotionally, particularly as they prepare for GCSE assessments. Schools are looking for confident classroom practitioners who can maintain high standards while building positive relationships with students.

Responsibilities

Planning and delivering high-quality English lessons across KS3/4
Teaching GCSE English Language and/or English Literature
Preparing pupils for exams through effective revision and assessment
Tracking, assessing and reporting on pupil progress
Creating a positive, focused and inclusive classroom environment
Managing behaviour in line with school policies
Working collaboratively with subject colleagues and pastoral teams

About the schools

Supportive and experienced English departments
Strong behaviour systems and pastoral support
Well-resourced classrooms and specialist English facilities
Easily accessible from Birkenhead, Wallasey, Bebington and surrounding Wirral areas

The ideal candidate

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - essential
Experience teaching English at KS3/4 (GCSE level)
Confident, enthusiastic and able to motivate learners
Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
Reliable, proactive and committed to high teaching standards
Good understanding of safeguarding and secondary school policies Safeguarding
Prospero Teaching is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and full vetting procedures.

How to apply

If you're a dedicated KS3/4 English Teacher looking for a rewarding long-term role in Birkenhead from February, we'd love to hear from you.
Please apply with your updated CV and a member of the Prospero Teaching team will be in touch.

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