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We are seeking a dynamic and adaptable Qualified English Teacher (QTS) to join our partner Secondary School in Bury St Edmunds. As a leading education agency, Randstad is managing this full-time, temporary assignment to ensure continuity of high-quality education for the school's pupils. This role offers an immediate start and is ideal for an experienced teacher seeking standard-to-scale daily pay without long-term permanent commitments, or an ECT looking to sharpen their skills within a highly supportive, collaborative English department.
Job Responsibility
Deliver engaging, high-quality English Language and Literature lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
Guide Year 11 cohorts through their exam specifications
Tailor lessons to challenge high-attaining pupils while supporting students with SEN or differing literacy levels
Quickly establish positive, respectful relationships with new classes
Carry out necessary planning, marking, and assessment duties
Work in close alignment with the permanent faculty
Requirements
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) / QTLS (Mandatory)
Degree in English Literature, Language, or closely related discipline
Agency-ready adaptability
Strong subject knowledge of UK National Curriculum and GCSE exam specifications (e.g., AQA, Edexcel)
High expectations
Enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to process a new one)
121 teaching experience
Ability to communicate with parents
Ability to work well under pressure
Able to inspire
Be a role model
Building rapport with children
Career driven
Communication
Effective discipline
Empathy
Engaging
Excellent time management
FMS experience
Good behaviour management skills
Good classroom management
Good communication skills
Good sense of humour
High expectations
Keen to contribute to the life of the school
Key stage 3 experience
Key stage 4 experience
Key stage 5 experience
Knowledge of A-level specification
Knowledge of curriculum
Knowledge of GCSE specification
Knowledge of subject
Motivated
Partake in extra curricular activities
Passion for education
SEN experience
Set clear objectives
SIMS experience
Sixth form experience
Teaching assistant experience
Team player
Work well autonomously
Years 7-11 experience
What we offer
Free access to library of certified CPD courses
Dedicated consultant
Referral rewards (£300 voucher for every qualified teacher or education professional successfully referred)