English Teachers

English Teacher – Flexible supply roles, day-to-day and short-term opportunities

These flexible opportunities are ideal for an English Teacher who enjoys variety and wants to make a positive impact across different secondary school settings. Working on supply allows an English Teacher to experience a range of classrooms, teach diverse learners, and maintain flexibility while supporting continuity of learning across multiple schools. This Class Act role suits adaptable teachers who are confident stepping into new environments and making an immediate difference.

• Deliver engaging and well-structured English lessons using pre-planned materials
• Teach English across Key Stage 3 and, where required, Key Stage 4
• Maintain a positive, safe, and well-managed classroom environment
• Follow school behaviour policies, routines, and safeguarding procedures
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet the needs of pupils with varying abilities
• Encourage pupil engagement, participation, and progress in English
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively to ensure continuity of learning
• Provide clear feedback and handover notes for permanent staff
• Represent Class Act professionally while working as an English Teacher

• Qualified Teacher Status or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Experience teaching English in a secondary school setting
• Strong subject knowledge and confidence delivering English lessons
• Effective classroom and behaviour management skills
• A flexible, reliable, and adaptable approach to supply teaching
• Strong communication skills and a professional attitude
• Willingness to work across different school environments
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
• A positive and proactive approach as an English Teacher

Class Act is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Class Act are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.