Job Description:

Secondary English Teacher 

Location: Barnet, North London
Contract: Full-time, Long-term Temporary
Start Date: 8 September 2026
Salary: £40,372–£59,864 per annum (M1–UPS3)
Email: (url removed)

About the Role

Teach Now is recruiting an engaging and knowledgeable English Teacher for a secondary school in Barnet from September.

The English department is looking for a teacher who can inspire students to become confident readers, writers and critical thinkers. You will predominantly teach across KS3 and KS4, delivering a broad curriculum covering literature, language, creative writing and analytical skills.

The role would suit a teacher who combines secure subject knowledge with strong classroom management and knows how to make challenging texts accessible and relevant to a wide range of learners.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality English lessons across KS3 and KS4.
  
• Prepare students effectively for GCSE English Language and Literature.
  
• Develop students’ reading, writing and analytical skills.
  
• Use assessment data to identify gaps and plan appropriate intervention.
  
• Provide clear and constructive feedback.
  
• Differentiate effectively for SEND, EAL and higher-attaining students.
  
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and classroom routines.
  
• Contribute to departmental planning and curriculum development.
  

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
  
• Degree or strong academic background in English or a closely related subject.
  
• Experience teaching English within a UK secondary school.
  
• Strong understanding of the KS3 and GCSE English curriculum.
  
• Confident behaviour-management skills.
  
• Commitment to raising achievement for pupils of all abilities.
  

The School Can Offer

• A collaborative English department.
  
• Established schemes of work and curriculum resources.
  
• Support from experienced subject and senior leaders.
  
• Opportunities to contribute to literacy across the school.
  
• Continued professional development.
  

Salary will be determined by qualifications, experience and position on the appropriate teacher pay scale.

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

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.