Secondary teachers

Job Overview

Position:
Secondary teacher

Location:

Cambridge

Contract Type:
Permanent, Full‑Time

Start Date:

September 2026

Qualification:

PGCE, QTS, SEN experience

• Plan and teach high‑quality, engaging lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and (if applicable) 5.
• Use data to monitor student achievement and implement interventions where gaps are identified.
• Guide students through GCSE/A‑Level specifications, focusing on exam technique and marking criteria.
• Maintain a focused, respectful classroom culture using the school's behaviour framework.
• Act as a Form Tutor, supporting the social, emotional and academic well‑being of a specific student group.
• Contribute to the development of departmental schemes of work and share best practices with colleagues.

• A deep, up‑to‑date understanding of your specialist subject and its relevant exam boards.
• The ability to adapt complex material for a wide range of abilities, including SEN and EAL students.
• Proficiency in using digital tools such as Google Classroom, MS Teams and interactive whiteboards to enhance learning.
• Competence in using school management systems (e.g., SIMS or Bromcom) to track and report on student data.
• Strong communication and public speaking skills to engage and command a room of young people.

• The mental agility to handle the fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment of a secondary school.
• A genuine ability to connect with teenagers and understand the challenges they face.
• A no‑excuses approach to student potential and a commitment to closing the attainment gap.
• The flexibility to respond to the changing needs of the classroom and the wider school community.
• A desire for continuous improvement and an openness to pedagogical feedback and coaching.

Please note that this role does not offer sponsorship at this time.

All candidates will be subject to Randstad Education's child protection and UK eligibility vetting, including a DBS check and provision of satisfactory references. A DBS on the update service would be an advantage.

Ideally, recent and relevant experience for this position and immediate availability are preferred. Candidates should be prepared to discuss their qualifications and experience during the recruitment process.