Secondary teachers

Position

Secondary teacher

Cambridge

Permanent, Full Time

September 2026

• 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 like 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.

Note:

This role is unable to offer any sponsorship at this time.

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