English Teacher - Secondary School
JOB_53266364700982Job type
TemporaryLocation
ChorleyWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Secondary TeachingIndustry
Education & TrainingPay
Pay to Scale
Inspirational English Teacher – Chorley Area
Empower students through the power of language and literature.
Your new company
Join a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in the Chorley area that is committed to academic excellence and student wellbeing. The school prides itself on fostering a love of learning and providing a supportive environment where both staff and students can flourish. With modern facilities and a collaborative team of educators, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your teaching career in a school that values creativity, innovation, and professional development.
Join a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in the Chorley area that is committed to academic excellence and student wellbeing. The school prides itself on fostering a love of learning and providing a supportive environment where both staff and students can flourish. With modern facilities and a collaborative team of educators, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your teaching career in a school that values creativity, innovation, and professional development.
Your new role
As an English Teacher, you’ll play a key role in helping students develop their communication skills, critical thinking, and appreciation for literature. Your responsibilities will include:
As an English Teacher, you’ll play a key role in helping students develop their communication skills, critical thinking, and appreciation for literature. Your responsibilities will include:
- Planning and delivering engaging English lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 (and potentially KS5, depending on experience).
- Inspiring students through a diverse range of texts, writing styles, and creative activities.
- Assessing student progress and providing constructive feedback to support academic growth.
- Creating a positive, inclusive classroom environment that encourages discussion, expression, and confidence.
- Collaborating with colleagues to develop curriculum resources and share best practices.
- Supporting extracurricular activities such as reading clubs, writing competitions, or school productions.
Why is this job for you?
You’re passionate about language, literature, and helping young people find their voice. You’ll be a great fit if you have:
You’re passionate about language, literature, and helping young people find their voice. You’ll be a great fit if you have:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
- Experience teaching English in a secondary school setting (including during teacher training).
- Strong subject knowledge and a creative approach to lesson planning.
- Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
- A commitment to student success and a love for the written word.
What you'll get in return
- A rewarding role where you can inspire a lifelong love of reading and writing.
- Access to free, high-quality Professional Development Training.
- Competitive salary and full holiday entitlement.
- Company pension scheme and exclusive benefits.
- A supportive and collaborative school culture.
- Refer-a-friend scheme with rewards.
Ready to inspire through English?
If you're excited about this opportunity, click 'apply now' to send your CV, or contact Damien Gardner at Hays Education (Preston) for more information.
If you're excited about this opportunity, click 'apply now' to send your CV, or contact Damien Gardner at Hays Education (Preston) for more information.
If this role isn’t quite right for you, but you’re exploring new opportunities in education, we’d love to hear from you for a confidential chat about your career goals.
English Teacher - Secondary SchoolJOB_532663647009822025-06-242025-09-23
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