English Teacher - Cheshire - No Planning Required

English Teacher - Cheshire - No Planning Required

Location: Cheshire West, within commuting distance of Ellesmere Port and Wirral
Start Date: Monday 30 November 2026
End Date: Monday 11 January 2027
Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Pay: £174.71-£240.70 per day, dependent on experience
Teaching: Key Stage 3 English - delivery only

Tradewind Recruitment is recruiting for an English Teacher to join a secondary school in the Cheshire West area from 30 November 2026 until 11 January 2027.

This is a genuine, full-time teaching vacancy offering an excellent opportunity for a qualified English Teacher seeking a short-term assignment without the additional workload of planning and preparing lessons.

All lessons will be planned and prepared, allowing the successful candidate to focus on delivering engaging KS3 English lessons, managing the classroom and supporting pupils' learning.

The position would particularly suit an experienced English Teacher who enjoys classroom teaching but is looking for a role with fewer responsibilities outside lesson delivery.

The Role

As an English Teacher, you will deliver pre-planned lessons to pupils across Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9), maintaining continuity of learning throughout the assignment.

Your responsibilities will include:

Delivering pre-planned KS3 English lessons

Teaching reading, writing, comprehension and language skills

Supporting pupils with literature and creative writing activities

Explaining lesson content clearly and engaging pupils in learning

Adapting delivery to support different abilities and learning needs

Maintaining positive classroom behaviour and established routines

Monitoring pupil engagement and providing appropriate feedback

Following school safeguarding and behaviour policies

Working professionally with English department colleagues

There is no requirement to plan or prepare lessons for this assignment. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver the work provided and maintain a productive classroom environment.

The Ideal English Teacher

We are particularly interested in candidates who:

Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification

Have experience teaching English in a secondary school

Are confident delivering KS3 English

Have strong subject knowledge in English Language and Literature

Demonstrate effective classroom and behaviour management

Can deliver pre-prepared lessons confidently and independently

Build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues

Are reliable, adaptable and professional

Can commit to the assignment from 30 November 2026 until 11 January 2027

Applications are welcome from experienced English Teachers and suitably qualified Early Career Teachers.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

As an English Teacher working through Tradewind Recruitment, you'll benefit from:

Daily pay of £174.71-£240.70, dependent on experience

Weekly pay

A genuine full-time teaching vacancy

No lesson planning or preparation required

A dedicated education recruitment consultant

Free CPD through The National College

Access to further teaching opportunities across Cheshire and Merseyside

Ongoing support throughout your placement

About the Opportunity

This assignment is based at a secondary school in the Cheshire West area, with convenient access from surrounding parts of Cheshire and Wirral.

The school requires a qualified teacher who can deliver its existing KS3 English lessons and provide continuity for pupils during the assignment.

The position is particularly appealing to teachers who prefer classroom delivery without the additional demands of preparing schemes of work or planning lessons.

Full school details will be shared confidentially with suitable applicants.

Safeguarding and Eligibility

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to commute reliably to the school.

QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification is required. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Apply Today

If you're an English Teacher looking for a full-time, delivery-only KS3 teaching opportunity in Cheshire, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply today with your latest CV or contact Anthony Bailey at Tradewind Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

Anthony Bailey
Tradewind Recruitment
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Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed