English teacher - Thetford


Company:	Randstad Education
Salary:	£160 to £270 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Thetford, IP24 2DS
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	30 Sept 2026
Closing date:	7 Oct 2026

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Summary

❓ Ask yourself these three questions...

Do you love bringing literature to life and building confidence in young writers and readers?

Are you a driver looking for a rewarding teaching opportunity in the Thetford area?

Are you seeking a flexible, competitive role in a supportive secondary school setting?

English Teacher (QTS)

Location: Thetford, Norfolk

Start Date: September 2026 / Immediate

Contract: Full-Time / Long-Term

Salary: £160 - £270 per day (Pay to scale)

Requirements: Mandatory QTS & Full Right to Work in the UK (No Visa Sponsorship)

Are you a passionate, qualified

English Teacher looking for an exciting position in Thetford?

Randstad Education is currently seeking a dedicated

English Teacher to join a supportive secondary school in the

Thetford area. Whether you are an experienced

English Teacher seeking a fresh environment in Norfolk or an ambitious Early Career

English Teacher looking to build strong roots, this position provides a brilliant platform to share your literary expertise.

Due to the location of the school and the limited local public transport links in the area,

being a driver with access to a personal vehicle is highly recommended for a smooth daily commute.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver Inspiring Lessons: As an impactful

English Teacher, you will plan and deliver engaging English Language and Literature lessons across

KS3 and KS4 (GCSE) aligned with the UK National Curriculum.

Full Curriculum Ownership: Take full charge of class preparation, constructive essay marking, tracking student attainment, and preparing pupils for GCSE assessments.

Foster Literacy & Communication: Create an inclusive classroom environment where students feel confident analyzing texts, evaluating themes, and sharpening written skills.

Differentiated Instruction: Adapt teaching methods to stretch high achievers while providing structured support for pupils building foundational literacy.

Departmental Collaboration: Work closely with humanities and English colleagues to share schemes of work, align resources, and support extracurricular literacy initiatives.

Candidate Profile

We are searching for an articulate, reliable

English Teacher with strong subject knowledge and clear classroom leadership.

Mandatory Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS.

Mandatory Right to Work in the UK - Please note that our partner schools are

unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role; applicants must already hold valid UK working rights.

Ideally a

driver with a personal vehicle, as local public transport links to the school are limited.

Proven track record of working as an

English Teacher within a UK secondary school setting.

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

What We Offer

Competitive Daily Rates: Pay rates from £150 to £260 per day (pay to scale), paid weekly, alongside access to Randstad's wide-ranging benefit schemes.

A Supportive Environment: Work within a welcoming Thetford school community that values staff well-being, teamwork, and ongoing professional 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 Thetford? Click APPLY NOW to register your interest with Randstad Education today!

Randstad Education is the UK market leader in education recruitment. For nearly two decades, we've connected dedicated teachers and support staff with over 2,500 schools weekly, making a positive difference for thousands of children every day.

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