English Teacher (QTS) – Secondary Schools

About the role

Prospero Teaching is seeking qualified English teachers for secondary schools across the Midlands. You will deliver the English curriculum to Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 pupils, with occasional opportunities to teach Key Stage 5. The role can be supply, long‑term placement or a permanent position, matching your experience and career goals.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess engaging English lessons for KS3‑KS4 (and occasionally KS5) students.
• Maintain effective classroom discipline and behaviour management.
• Prepare teaching resources and mark student work in line with school policies.
• Contribute to departmental meetings and school-wide initiatives.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times.

Required profile

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in England or Wales.
• Experience teaching English in UK secondary schools.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Legal right to work in the United Kingdom.

Required skills

What we offer

• Dedicated secondary recruitment consultant.
• Competitive daily rates.
• Interview preparation and career support.
• Free access to Prospero Learning, CPD and accredited online training.
• Team Teach training opportunities where applicable.
• Ongoing support throughout the placement.