English Teacher – Secondary School | September 2026 Start
Location: Glastonbury
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Salary: MPS/UPS (Dependent on Experience)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and dedicated English Teacher to join a welcoming and well-structured secondary school in Glastonbury. This long-term role, starting in September 2026, is ideal for a teacher who is enthusiastic about literature and language, and committed to helping students succeed across Key Stages 3 and 4.
Why This School?
- A very well-structured school with clear systems and strong routines in place
- A supportive and collaborative English department
- A positive learning environment where students are engaged and motivated
- A leadership team committed to staff development and wellbeing
- Excellent transport links, making the school easily accessible from surrounding areas
- A strong focus on maintaining high standards of teaching and learning
About the Role
You will be delivering engaging and well-planned English lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, supporting students in developing their reading, writing, and analytical skills. The school’s structured approach ensures consistency, allowing teachers to focus on delivering high-quality lessons and supporting student progress.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach English Language and Literature across KS3 and KS4 (up to GCSE level)
- Plan and deliver high-quality, structured lessons
- Support students in developing literacy, analytical, and communication skills
- Contribute to curriculum planning and department development
- Maintain high standards of behaviour and academic achievement
- Foster a positive, inclusive learning environment
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
- Strong subject knowledge in English
- Experience teaching up to GCSE level
- Excellent classroom management skills
- A passion for teaching and student success
- A proactive and organised approach
- A commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education
Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:
- GCA Approved Supplier
- opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
- free Safeguarding training
- refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
- online portal to manage your pay and timesheets
To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide – please visit our website – About Us – Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)
Important Information:
- All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
- Equal Opportunities – Monarch
- Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.
- This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.
