Job Description
English Teacher - KS3/4
Pay: 150 - 220 per day (pay to scale)
Start Date: February 2026
Location: Birkenhead
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
What we offer you
- Competitive daily pay: 150- 220
- Flexible holiday scheme
- Pension contribution
- Free training & CPD including safeguarding and behaviour management
- A dedicated consultant focused on finding the right role for you
- Ongoing support throughout your placement, with temp-to-perm opportunities
Prospero Teaching are recruiting a passionate and committed KS3/4 English Teacher to support secondary schools across the Birkenhead area from February. This is an excellent opportunity for an English specialist who enjoys teaching GCSE English Language and Literature and supporting pupils through a crucial stage of their secondary education.
The role
As a KS4 English Teacher, you will plan and deliver engaging, well-structured English lessons that develop pupils' reading, writing, and analytical skills. You'll work closely with the English department and pastoral teams to ensure pupils are supported academically and emotionally, particularly as they prepare for GCSE assessments. Schools are looking for confident classroom practitioners who can maintain high standards while building positive relationships with students.
Responsibilities
- Planning and delivering high-quality English lessons across KS3/4
- Teaching GCSE English Language and/or English Literature
- Preparing pupils for exams through effective revision and assessment
- Tracking, assessing and reporting on pupil progress
- Creating a positive, focused and inclusive classroom environment
- Managing behaviour in line with school policies
- Working collaboratively with subject colleagues and pastoral teams
About the schools
- Supportive and experienced English departments
- Strong behaviour systems and pastoral support
- Well-resourced classrooms and specialist English facilities
- Easily accessible from Birkenhead, Wallasey, Bebington and surrounding Wirral areas
The ideal candidate
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - essential
- Experience teaching English at KS3/4 (GCSE level)
- Confident, enthusiastic and able to motivate learners
- Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
- Reliable, proactive and committed to high teaching standards
- Good understanding of safeguarding and secondary school policies
Safeguarding
Prospero Teaching is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and full vetting procedures.
How to apply
If you're a dedicated KS3/4 English Teacher looking for a rewarding long-term role in Birkenhead from February, we'd love to hear from you.
Please apply with your updated CV and a member of the Prospero Teaching team will be in touch.
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