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Chesham Contract GBP 34,398 – 52,490
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We are working with a 'Good' secondary school situated in Chesham, Buckinghamshire who are in need of an enthusiastic English Teacher for a September 2026 start, on a long-term contract with a view to go permanent for the right candidate.

Salary: Pay to Scale - M1-UPS Pay Scale (£)

Location: Chesham, Buckinghamshire

Role: English Teacher (ECT's Welcome)

Job Type: Full-time contract

Start: September 2026

We are looking for:

  • Enthusiasm and commitment

  • A candidate who has a QTS or equivalent

  • Someone who can teach up to KS3, 4 and 5

  • Creativity

  • Someone who cares passionately about supporting children both academically and across all aspects of their development

  • An excellent teacher

  • High expectations of both self and others

  • Effective communication skills

  • Inter-personal skills

  • Someone who can contribute to the further development of the school

  • Fresh and exciting ideas

  • A team player

Responsibilities:
  • The English Teacher selected for this position must be able to maintain a high quality of teaching to ensure pupils are given the best chance to achieve targets.

  • The ideal English Teacher appointed to this position will also need to establish and maintain the standards of pupil behaviour required to create an orderly and productive environment.

  • There will be an expectation for the successful English Teacher to create a safe and supportive learning environment with routines and structures that align with the school's core values and ethos.

Experience
  • This school is looking for an English Teacher with experience in a UK classroom and will only consider applicants with a recognised Teaching qualifications and UK QTS.

  • To be considered for the English Teacher role, an up-to-date CV with at least two school-based references within the last 2 year will need to be provided.

Due to the nature of this role, an enhanced DBS check will take place prior to employment.

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity then get on touch today with Tej from the Academics Buckinghamshire office.

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