English Teacher

Overview

English Teacher – Part-time, long-term temporary role starting April 2026.

This school provides a positive, structured, and well-supported learning environment where pupils benefit from clear routines, encouraging staff, and purposeful teaching. Leaders work collaboratively with teachers to maintain high expectations, ensuring pupils feel safe, motivated, and confident in their learning. Pupils respond well to consistent guidance and lessons that promote curiosity, resilience, and steady academic progress.

Responsibilities

• Teach English lessons on a part-time basis across relevant year groups
• Deliver well-structured and engaging lessons that support progress
• Promote positive behaviour and maintain calm routines
• Adapt teaching to meet varied learning needs
• Assess pupil understanding during lessons and provide feedback
• Contribute to departmental collaboration and consistent practice
• Support pupils in developing reading, writing, and analytical skills
• Uphold safeguarding standards and prioritise pupil welfare

Ideal candidate

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with experience teaching English
• Strong subject knowledge across KS3 and KS4
• Confident classroom and behaviour management skills
• Ability to inspire and motivate pupils of different abilities
• Good organisational and communication skills
• Proactive, reflective, and committed to supporting pupil progress
• Dedicated to safeguarding and promoting pupil well-being

About Step Teachers

Step Teachers is the only education recruitment agency in Norfolk offering Step On training, part of the County’s respected Norfolk Steps behaviour management programme to all teachers and support staff who register with us.

What is Step On?

Step On is an evidence-based training programme developed by Norfolk County Council, supporting schools for over 15 years. It helps educators and support staff create calm, inclusive, and consistent learning environments where every child can thrive.

Why Step Teachers?

We don’t just help you find work; we invest in your professional development. Through our partnership with Norfolk Steps, we equip teachers and support staff with skills recognised across Norfolk’s schools, helping you make a meaningful impact from day one.

Step Teachers is an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, a proud REC member, and REC Audited in Education – meeting the highest standards in safeguarding and compliance. All candidates undergo thorough checks aligned with the DfE’s Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, including references and Enhanced DBS verification via the Update Service or new application.

Benefits

• A competitive salary – depending on experience
• PAYE weekly pay – no umbrella or self-employed setups
• Exclusive perks – retail discounts, travel offers, gym memberships
• Well-being support – access to emotional and physical wellness services via our pay portal

Notes: If you know anyone looking for temporary, permanent, or supply work then get in touch with us today!