English Teacher
Location: Ormskirk
Rate of Pay: From £170 per day
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September 2026
Agency: Teaching Personnel
The Role
Teaching Personnel are working closely with a secondary school in Ormskirk to recruit a motivated and confident English Teacher to join the department from September 2026.
This is an excellent opportunity to teach English in a supportive school environment, helping students develop strong reading, writing and communication skills while fostering a love for language and literature.
About the School
- Strong emphasis on student wellbeing alongside academic achievement
- Values-driven ethos that promotes respect, responsibility and personal development
- Clear behaviour expectations that support focused, disruption-free classrooms
- Inclusive and supportive environment, with a strong sense of community
- Teaching and learning rooted in high expectations and positive relationships
- Staff are encouraged to take a reflective and collaborative approach to their practice
- Commitment to supporting both student and staff wellbeing
- Offers a broad curriculum designed to develop confident, balanced and engaged learners
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging and well-structured English lessons across KS3 and KS4
- Plan differentiated lessons to meet the needs of students with varying abilities
- Prepare students effectively for GCSE English Language and Literature
- Assess progress regularly and provide clear, constructive feedback
- Maintain a calm, positive and well-managed classroom environment
- Contribute to departmental planning and wider school life where appropriate
The Ideal Candidate
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent qualification
- Has an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or is willing to apply)
- Strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for English
- Confident classroom practitioner with effective behaviour management skills
- Reflective, proactive and committed to continuous professional development
- Able to build positive relationships with students and colleagues
Why choose Teaching Personnel?
- Competitive weekly pay, paid via PAYE
- Access to bespoke and accredited CPD to support career progression
- A dedicated Recruitment Consultant offering ongoing advice and support
- Opportunities to work in welcoming, supportive schools across Lancashire
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
