Location: Aylesbury
Key Stages: KS3 and KS4
Salary:£29,344-£44,919
This English classroom is rarely silent.
There are moments of quiet reading, yes — but more often there is discussion, questioning, disagreement, refinement. Students are taught that words matter, that structure matters, and that clarity of thought comes before confidence of delivery.
This school is seeking a Secondary English Teacher who understands that strong literacy is built through deliberate practice, well‑modelled responses, and consistent feedback.
What Teaching English Looks Like Here
English teaching is not rushed. Lessons are carefully planned and intentionally paced. Reading is explicit. Writing is scaffolded before independence is expected.
You will teach KS3 and KS4, guiding students through:
Close reading and text interpretation
Vocabulary development and language choices
Clear paragraphing and extended responses
Exam‑ready structures without formulaic teaching
Your Responsibilitie
You will be responsible for:
Planning and delivering English lessons aligned to curriculum and exam expectations
Teaching reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills explicitly
Supporting students with written accuracy and expression
Assessing work regularly and providing actionable feedback
Identifying pupils who need further literacy support
Maintaining a calm, purposeful classroom environment
Working collaboratively within the English department
Structure, clarity, and consistency are valued here more than performance or novelty.
This Role Is Best Suited To
An English teacher who prioritises skill development over spectacle
Someone confident teaching both literature and language
A professional who values routine and high expectations
Teachers who want strong departmental support and shared planning
Required Skills
QTS – or other relevant qualifications
Experience teaching English at secondary level
Strong subject knowledge and ability to explain concepts clearly
Confident classroom and behaviour management
Organised approach to planning and assessment
Willingness to contribute to curriculum development
Supply Desk can offer you:
Competitive rates of pay
Recommend a friend bonus scheme
Out of hours on-call service
Day to day or long-term assignments
Please contact Eliza on for more information and Apply Below
Supply Desk offer a £100 ‘Golden Hello’ for anyone who introduces a teacher/teaching assistant. Get in touch for further details.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards
Salary description
£29344.00 - £44919.00 per year