English Teacher

Protocol Education Limited; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited seeks an enthusiastic English Teacher for a welcoming secondary school in Barnsley. The role involves delivering high-quality English education to KS3/KS4 students, inspiring literacy and confident communication.

ECTs are encouraged to apply, with a view to long-term progression. This on-site post offers a supportive environment and opportunities to contribute to curriculum development and extracurricular activities.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent qualification required.
• Strong knowledge of English Language and Literature.
• Ability to motivate and engage learners.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver English lessons across KS3/KS4 (KS5 desirable).
• Teach English Language and English Literature.
• Assess, monitor and report progress in line with school policy.
• Differentiate lessons to meet diverse abilities.
• Support reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.
• Prepare students for internal and external assessments.
• Contribute to curriculum development and departmental initiatives.
• Support extracurricular activities related to English.

Skills

QTS

Strong communication

Motivate students

Education

QTS or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in English

Job description

English Teacher

Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Position Type: Full-Time | Long-Term

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated English Teacher to join a welcoming and supportive secondary school in Barnsley. The successful candidate will be passionate about delivering high-quality English education, inspiring students to develop strong literacy skills, a love of reading, and confidence in written and spoken communication.

This is an excellent opportunity for both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) looking to develop their career within a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 (Key Stage 5 experience is desirable).
• Teach a broad English curriculum, including English Language and English Literature.
• Create a stimulating and inclusive learning environment that promotes student engagement and achievement.
• Assess, monitor, and report on student progress in line with school policies.
• Differentiate lessons to meet the needs of students with varying abilities and learning styles.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and effective classroom management.
• Support students in developing their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.
• Prepare students for internal assessments and external examinations.
• Contribute to the development of the English curriculum and departmental initiatives.
• Support extracurricular activities such as reading clubs, creative writing projects, debating societies, and school productions.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Degree in English or a related subject.
• Strong subject knowledge of English Language and English Literature.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire students of all abilities.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Previous teaching experience is desirable; ECTs are encouraged to apply.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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