English Teacher – Biggleswade

About the role

Randstad Education is recruiting an enthusiastic English Teacher for a secondary school in Biggleswade. The role starts in September 2026 and offers the chance to inspire KS3 and KS4 pupils through both classic and contemporary literature while contributing to a collaborative department.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English Language and Literature lessons aligned with the UK National Curriculum.
• Take full ownership of the teaching cycle, including lesson preparation, marking, and tracking student progress.
• Foster critical thinking by encouraging discussion, interpretation, and vocabulary development.
• Adapt teaching strategies to challenge high achievers and support pupils building foundational literacy skills.
• Participate in departmental meetings, help refine schemes of work, and support extra‑curricular reading initiatives.

Required profile

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS; early‑career teachers are welcome.
• Proven experience teaching English Language and Literature in a UK secondary setting.
• Strong classroom management and the ability to maintain high behaviour standards.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for building relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
• Willingness to hold an Enhanced DBS check (or already on the Update Service).

Required skills

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS
• Enhanced DBS check (or readiness to obtain)

What we offer

• Competitive daily rate (£150‑£269) paid weekly.
• Access to Randstad’s comprehensive benefits package.
• Supportive, community‑focused school environment in Biggleswade.
• Referral reward scheme (£300 voucher for successful placements).