English Teacher

Protocol Education Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a qualified English Teacher in Colchester. This position requires QTS and offers an opportunity to teach English literature and language within a supportive school environment. The successful candidate will engage with students across KS3 & KS4, promoting a vibrant learning atmosphere. With the potential for a permanent placement and competitive pay, this role suits enthusiastic educators eager to inspire young minds. Apply now to explore this rewarding teaching opportunity!

Benefits

Exclusive access to roles not advertised elsewhere

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunities for development in high-quality schools

Qualifications

• Experience teaching KS3 & KS4 is required.
• Must hold QTS and have a passion for teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and curriculum-aligned lessons across KS3 & KS4.
• Support GCSE preparation and contribute to the school community.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge in English

Excellent classroom and behaviour management

Dynamic and engaging approach to teaching

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

ENGLISH TEACHER – COLCHESTER

Are you a qualified English Teacher passionate about inspiring young minds through literature and language?

Do you hold QTS and thrive in dynamic, forward-thinking secondary school environments?

Are you looking for a rewarding new teaching role in Colchester starting this January?

Job Title: English Teacher

Location: Colchester

Start Date: January

Pay: To scale

Contract Type: Permanent or Contract

QTS REQUIRED

Protocol Education is proud to be working with an excellent secondary school in Colchester, seeking a motivated and inspiring English Teacher. This opportunity is ideal for a committed English Teacher who delivers engaging and curriculum-aligned lessons across KS3 & KS4. The school—situated in the heart of Colchester—is known for strong leadership, excellent teaching resources, and a warm, supportive culture.

This English Teacher position offers the chance to teach English literature and language, support GCSE preparation, and contribute to the vibrant school community within Colchester.

The successful English Teacher will have:

• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) – ESSENTIAL
• Strong subject knowledge in English
• Experience teaching KS3 & KS4
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management
• A dynamic and engaging approach to teaching

Why apply through Protocol Education?

• Exclusive access to Colchester roles not advertised elsewhere
• Dedicated consultant support from application to appointment
• Fast, smooth onboarding, helping you settle seamlessly into a new Colchester school

In return, you can expect:

• Pay to scale
• PAYE payment options
• Opportunities for development in high-quality Colchester schools
• Potential for permanent placement

If you’re an enthusiastic English Teacher with QTS looking to join a thriving school in Colchester, click APPLY NOW to explore this exciting opportunity!

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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