English Teacher

Axcis Education is currently recruiting for a passionate and committed English Teacher to join a well-regarded mainstream secondary school in Skelmersdale. This is a full time position starting as soon as possible and running until the end of the academic year, with the potential for extension.

About the School

This is a larger-than-average secondary school serving the Skelmersdale community, recognised for its inclusive ethos and dedication to student progress and wellbeing. The school benefits from a supportive leadership team, clear behaviour systems, and a strong focus on both academic success and personal development. The English department is collaborative and well established, with a shared commitment to delivering engaging and inspiring lessons that promote a love of reading and writing.

The Role

You will be responsible for delivering high quality English lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4. The role will involve teaching both English Language and English Literature, encouraging students to develop their analytical, reading, and written communication skills. You will be expected to plan and deliver lessons in line with the national curriculum, assess student progress, and contribute to a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging English Language and Literature lessons
• Plan and prepare differentiated lessons to meet a range of abilities
• Assess, monitor, and report on student progress
• Foster a positive classroom environment that supports learning
• Contribute to departmental planning and wider school life

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching English at secondary level
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• A genuine enthusiasm for English and literacy development
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

If you are an enthusiastic English Teacher looking to make a positive impact in a supportive secondary school, we would love to hear from you.

If you are interested, please click on the apply button and contact John Boddington on Ext: 3005.

For those who know someone else who might be a good fit, you can earn £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up-to-date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions. You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role. Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

Contact: John Boddington
Telephone: Ext: 3005