Position: English Intervention Specialist Contract Type: Full-time Temporary Work Start Date: 06/10/2026 Location: Watford, Hertfordshire Salary: £35,602 (M1)–£54,328 (UPS3) per annum, London Fringe pay scale Hours: 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only) Contact: Danna Crous – danna@teach-now.co.uk Salary depends on experience and pay scale position, with the maximum applicable to candidates with substantial teaching experience equivalent to UPS3.
About the Role:
A school in Watford is seeking an English Intervention Specialist to deliver targeted teaching to groups of up to four pupils, helping Key Stage 3 and GCSE learners strengthen their English skills. You will identify gaps in reading and writing, plan focused sessions and break complex ideas into manageable steps. Small-group teaching allows you to build positive relationships, adapt your approach and help pupils grow in confidence. This English Intervention Specialist role suits a qualified secondary English teacher or an experienced primary teacher with strong literacy knowledge and confidence supporting older learners.
Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and the right to work in the UK
- Experience teaching English or literacy to school-aged pupils
- Strong knowledge of reading, writing and English curriculum expectations
- Confidence supporting Key Stage 3 and GCSE learners
- Availability to work five full days each week
- Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check and relevant safeguarding checks
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver targeted English interventions to groups of up to four pupils
- Assess learning gaps and plan sessions around individual needs
- Adapt explanations and activities to make English accessible
- Build confidence through practice, encouragement and constructive feedback
- Monitor progress and adjust teaching accordingly
The Ideal Candidate Will:
- Bring a calm, patient approach and enthusiasm for English
- Build trusting relationships that encourage pupils to ask questions
- Adapt teaching to support learners who find English challenging
- Recognise and celebrate progress at every stage
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.
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English Intervention Teacher employer: Teach Now Limited
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