English Intervention Specialist

Position: English Intervention Teacher – KS3 & GCSE

Contract Type: Temporary – full-time, with part-time considered

Start Date: 9 November 2026

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire

Salary: £35,602–£48,479 per annum (M1–M6, London Fringe; full-time equivalent), pro rata if part-time

Salary depends on qualifications, experience and position on the Main Pay Range. The maximum applies at M6.

Hours of work: To be discussed

Email: (url removed)

Contact Name: Danna Crous

About the Role

Help students move from I cant do English to the confidence to try.

Teach Now is recruiting an engaging English Intervention Teacher for a secondary academy in Watford. Working with KS3 and GCSE students, youll deliver focused support that strengthens literacy, addresses learning gaps and rebuilds self-belief.

Your sessions will combine clear subject teaching with creativity and encouragement. From unpicking a text to developing a written response, youll make difficult concepts manageable and help students recognise their progress.

The school needs someone who can build rapport quickly and motivate learners who may feel disengaged or lack confidence. A proven track record of small-group tutoring is essential, alongside QTS and strong English subject knowledge.

Requirements

Qualified Teacher Status and secondary English teaching experience.

A proven track record of small-group tutoring.

Knowledge of KS3 English and GCSE requirements.

Ability to identify learning gaps and plan targeted interventions.

An engaging teaching style and strong relationship-building skills.

Adaptability, resilience and commitment to safeguarding.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver targeted English interventions aligned with classroom learning.

Develop reading comprehension, spelling, grammar, writing and analytical skills.

Plan focused sessions around students learning needs.

Support GCSE preparation and examination technique where required.

Build confidence, participation and positive attitudes towards English.

Monitor progress and provide constructive feedback.

Collaborate with the English department and wider school staff.

Benefits – Our client can offer you:

A specialist role focused on targeted English support.

Opportunities to work across KS3 and GCSE.

Collaboration with the English department.

Scope to bring creativity and personality to intervention teaching.

Discussion of full-time or part-time working arrangements.

Why work via Teach-Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff.

We:

Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance

Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days

Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee

Give you access for a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process:

Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance