Secondary Teacher

£150 – £230 per day

Luton

On behalf of our partner Secondary School in Luton, we are seeking a top-tier Qualified Secondary Teacher (QTS/QTLS mandatory) for a full-time, long-term placement beginning in September 2026. This welcoming academy values innovative lesson design, strong behaviour management, and a collaborative staff culture. As a full-time subject teacher, you will take on complete classroom ownership-planning academic frameworks, driving exam success, and fostering an environment where young people feel motivated to achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• High-Impact Lesson Delivery: Plan, prepare, and facilitate stimulating subject lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (with Key Stage 5 opportunities available for experienced practitioners), ensuring alignment with national curriculum standards and exam board specifications.
• Academic Tracking & Assessment: Utilise robust formative and summative assessment tools to monitor student progress, interpreting data effectively to implement tailored catch-up routines or higher-tier stretch interventions.
• Positive Behaviour Management: Establish clear classroom routines and high behavioural expectations from day one, utilizing proactive, positive reinforcement strategies to maintain a focused, respectful learning environment.
• Inclusive Education Support: Coordinate closely with the school SENDCO and deploy classroom Learning Support Assistants effectively, ensuring students with additional needs or English as an Additional Language (EAL) can fully access the curriculum.
• Exam Preparation: Provide rigorous academic guidance, exam-technique workshops, and constructive feedback to prepare GCSE cohorts thoroughly for their terminal examinations.
• Collaborative Department Contribution: Participate actively in departmental meetings, cross-curricular planning sessions, parent-teacher evenings, and ongoing professional development days.

What You'll Bring to the School

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS or QTLS):Mandatory. A proven track record of successful subject teaching within a UK secondary school setting. (We warmly welcome applications from both experienced subject specialists and Early Career Teachers).
• Curriculum Confidence: A comprehensive, contemporary understanding of your subject's pedagogy, milestone tracking, and GCSE assessment frameworks.
• Resilient Classroom Leadership: The ability to inspire adolescents, command authority with empathy, and cultivate a focused, optimistic learning atmosphere.
• Long-Term Consistency: The professional reliability to commit to a full-time, Monday-to-Friday teaching timetable starting in September 2026 for the duration of the academic year.
• Compliance: A current Enhanced Child and Adult DBS registered on the Update Service (or a willingness to process a new application through Randstad).

The Perks of Partnering with Randstad

• Competitive Pay:£150 – £230 per day
• Excellent Luton Network: Gain access to beautifully resourced local academies and schools boasting modern laboratories, digital resources, and highly supportive leadership teams.
• Free Portfolio Growth: Keep your skills sharp with unlimited free access to our accredited CPD learning library, including courses on Advanced Behaviour Management, SEND Strategies, Access Arrangements, and Safeguarding.
• Bespoke Consultant Advocacy: Work one-on-one with Neeraj, your dedicated recruitment expert, who handles your compliance, offers local Bedfordshire market insights, and manages your day-to-day placement needs.
• Referral Rewards: Earn a £300 retail voucher as a token of our appreciation whenever you successfully introduce another qualified secondary teacher or support professional to our agency network!

How to Apply

If you are a dedicated and supportive individual ready to make a difference in a school setting, please apply immediately with your CV or contact Neeraj at for more information.

We are the UK market leader for recruitment in education. We have nearly two decades of experience helping teachers and support staff find temporary and permanent roles in schools, colleges, and nurseries. We partner with over 2,500 schools each week, supporting more than 135,000 children every day across the country, which allows us to find the right match for your skills.