Job Description
English Teachers – Liverpool
Fully Qualified Teachers (FQTs) – English Specialist
Teaching Personnel Liverpool is recruiting passionate, dedicated and skilled English Teachers to support our partner secondary schools across Liverpool.
We are currently seeing an increase in demand for specialist English teachers, with a variety of long‑term, full‑year and permanent opportunities available, starting immediately and from September 2026.
If you’re looking to work with a supportive agency that offers strong school partnerships, consistent work and genuine progression into permanent roles, we would love to hear from you.
About the Role
We are currently recruiting English Teachers to deliver high-quality lessons across:
- Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 English
- Literature, Language, and Creative Writing
- GCSE exam preparation (KS5 experience desirable but not essential)
Roles available include:
- Full‑time classroom teaching
- Long‑term cover with potential for permanent contracts
- Permanent roles secured directly via school interviews
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated English lessons aligned with the national curriculum
- Teach both English Language and Literature effectively
- Assess pupil progress and maintain accurate records
- Support students in developing literacy, critical thinking and analytical skills
- Contribute to the wider school community, including behaviour and pastoral support
- Work collaboratively with departments and senior leadership teams
- Create a positive, inclusive and safe learning environment
- Adapt teaching approaches to support pupils with SEND or additional needs where required
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS) – essential
- Experience teaching English
- Strong classroom management and behaviour strategies
- Passion for teaching English and raising pupil attainment
- Confidence teaching across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 desirable)
- Ability to build positive, professional relationships with pupils and staff
- Experience in SEN or challenging behaviour settings is beneficial but not required
What Teaching Personnel Offers
- Competitive weekly pay, paid via PAYE
- A dedicated consultant based in Liverpool
- Access to a wide range of long‑term and permanent English teaching vacancies
- Continuous CPD through the TP Training & Development Academy
- Support with interviews, lesson observations and trial days
- Flexible work options to suit your availability and preferences
- Opportunities to secure permanent roles and progress into leadership positions
How to Apply
If you are a Fully Qualified English Teacher seeking your next opportunity in Liverpool, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV, and a member of the Teaching Personnel Liverpool Secondary team will be in touch.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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