Location: Aylesbury
Start: September 2026
Full Time: Temporary to Permanent
Salary: £29,344–£44,919
Students can read a text.
Understanding and analysing it is where progress happens.
As a Secondary English Teacher, you will support KS3 and KS4 students in developing reading, writing, and analytical skills.
Key responsibilities
Teach English Language and Literature across KS3 and KS4
Support reading comprehension and analysis
Develop structured writing skills
Prepare students for GCSE exams
Deliver clear lesson plans
Track progress and provide feedback
The classroom environment
Lessons are structured and discussion-based
Students engage with texts
Behaviour is calm and controlled
Learning is progressive
Skills and experience
Strong English subject knowledge
Ability to develop written skills
Clear communication
Organisation and planning
What success looks like
Students improve writing quality
Analysis becomes more structured
Confidence increases
QTS is desirable; unqualified teachers are welcome to apply, particularly those with English or humanities backgrounds
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 The Team on for more information and Apply Below
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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