training and education
E-learning modules
£150 - £220 per day
Bury St Edmunds
Are you an educator who believes that mastering language is the key to unlocking a student's potential in every other area of life?
Can you transform a complex piece of 19th-century prose into a relatable, gripping narrative for a room full of teenagers, while simultaneously sharpening their own ability to argue, persuade, and create?
We are searching for a passionate Qualified English Teacher to join a forward-thinking Secondary School in Bury St Edmunds. This is a full-time, long-term role for a specialist who thrives on the diversity of the English curriculum-from the rhythmic beauty of poetry to the structured logic of non-fiction. Whether you are guiding Year 7s through their first novel or coaching Year 11s toward GCSE success, we need a teacher who leads with inspiration and high expectations.
Your Responsibilities
- Curriculum Delivery: Plan and facilitate high-impact lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, ensuring all students engage with a wide range of diverse and challenging texts.
- Literacy Excellence: Implement strategies to improve reading ages and writing fluency, ensuring that English remains a gateway to success across the whole school.
- Examination Preparation: Lead GCSE cohorts through the AQA or Edexcel specifications, utilising data-driven feedback to close attainment gaps and push for top grades.
- Critical Thinking Advocacy: Encourage students to challenge perspectives, identify bias, and deconstruct intent in both historical literature and modern media.
- Creative Mentorship: Nurture student voices through creative writing workshops, debating societies, and school-wide literacy competitions.
- Collaborative Practice: Work closely with the SENCO and support staff to ensure that students with additional needs are fully included and challenged within the English classroom.
What You'll Bring to the Team
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): This is an absolute requirement for this position.
- Subject Passion: A deep-seated love for English literature and language, backed by a relevant degree and a strong understanding of the National Curriculum.
- Classroom Management: The ability to create a purposeful, high-energy learning environment where every student feels safe to share their ideas.
- Innovative Pedagogy: A toolkit of teaching strategies that make complex analysis accessible to learners of all abilities.
- Compliance: An enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to process a new one through Randstad).
Why Partner with Randstad?
- Elite Daily Rates: £150 - £220 per day
- Suffolk Stability: A consistent, full-time role in a supportive Bury St Edmunds school community.
- Ongoing Growth: Access to our free, certified CPD suite, including modules on Safeguarding, Wellbeing, and advanced Pedagogy.
- Personal Support: Direct access to Neeraj, your dedicated consultant who understands the Suffolk secondary market and will advocate for your career goals.
- Referral Rewards: Earn a £300 voucher for every qualified educator you refer who joins the Randstad team!
How to Apply
If you are a dedicated and supportive individual ready to make a difference in a school setting, please apply immediately with your CV or contact Neeraj at neeraj.kommaravalli@randstad.co.uk for more information.
We are the UK market leader for recruitment in education. We have nearly two decades of experience helping teachers and support staff find temporary and permanent roles in schools, colleges, and nurseries. We partner with over 2,500 schools each week, supporting more than 135,000 children every day across the country, which allows us to find the right match for your skills.
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