English teacher - Bury St Edmund

Ask yourself these three questions...

• Do you love bringing literature to life and building strong communication skills?

• Can you foster a dynamic classroom where pupils feel inspired to write and speak?

• Are you looking for a rewarding English teaching role in Bury St Edmunds?

Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: £150 - £260 per day (dependent on experience)

Are you a passionate English Teacher ready to ignite a love for reading, creative writing, and analytical thinking in secondary students?

Randstad Education is currently seeking a dedicated English Teacher to join a supportive secondary school in Bury St Edmunds. Whether you are an experienced English Teacher looking for a fresh challenge in Suffolk or an ambitious Early Career English Teacher aiming to build a strong foundation, this position provides an ideal platform to share your literary passion.

You will become part of a welcoming, collaborative department that values shared planning, creative teaching methods, and continuous professional development to ensure every pupil reaches their full potential.

• Deliver Inspiring Lessons: As an impactful English Teacher, you will plan and teach engaging English Language and Literature lessons across KS3 and KS4 (GCSE), aligned with the UK National Curriculum.

• Full Curriculum Ownership: Take charge of full class responsibilities, including lesson preparation, constructive marking, and tracking student attainment to boost academic outcomes.

• Cultivate Communication Skills: Create a dynamic learning environment where pupils feel confident exploring complex texts, debating ideas, and refining their written expression.

• Differentiate Learning: Adapt instruction effectively to challenge high achievers while providing structured support for students developing core literacy skills.

• Departmental Support: Work alongside departmental peers to refine schemes of work, share resources, and support extra-curricular literacy initiatives or revision sessions.

We are searching for an articulate, creative English Teacher with strong subject knowledge and excellent classroom leadership.

• Must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS.

• Proven track record of working as an English Teacher within a UK secondary school setting.

• Outstanding communication skills to engage pupils of all abilities and foster high standards.

• Effective classroom management strategies grounded in positive encouragement and clear boundaries.

• Holds an Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or a willingness to process one through Randstad).

• Competitive Daily Rates: Pay rates reflective of your experience, paid weekly, alongside access to Randstad's wide-ranging benefit schemes.

• A Supportive Environment: Work within a welcoming Bury St Edmunds school community that prioritises staff well-being, teamwork, and ongoing growth.

• Referral Scheme: Earn a £300 Love2shop voucher by recommending a qualified colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme (T&Cs apply).

Ready to inspire the next generation of readers and writers in Bury St Edmunds? Click APPLY NOW to register your interest with Randstad Education today!

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