English Teacher

Clarence Recruitment; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Mentoring support

Well-resourced department

Competitive salary

Job summary

Clarence Recruitment is seeking an enthusiastic English Teacher to join a highly regarded secondary school in Leicester. You will teach English Language and English Literature across Key Stages 3 and 4, with KS5 for the right candidate, and contribute to a strong English department.

The role offers a supportive leadership team, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to academic achievement and student wellbeing. DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching English at secondary level.
• Be confident delivering both English Language and English Literature.

Responsibilities

• Teach English across Key Stages 3 and 4, with KS5 for capable candidate.
• Inspire students and promote literacy, reading and writing.

Skills

QTS or equivalent

Secondary English teaching

English language & literature

Classroom management

Education

QTS or equivalent certification

Job description

English Teacher

Location: Leicester

Salary: £179 - £253 a day

Contract: Temp and Rolling

Start Date: ASAP

Clarence Recruitment is working with a highly regarded secondary school in Leicester to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated English Teacher.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful English department and inspire students through the study of English Language and English Literature across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the opportunity to teach Key Stage 5 for the right candidate. The successful applicant will be passionate about literacy, communication, and fostering a love of reading and writing.

The school offers a supportive leadership team, excellent professional development opportunities, and a strong commitment to academic achievement and student wellbeing.

Ideal Candidate

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Have experience teaching English at secondary level
• Be confident delivering both English Language and English Literature
• Demonstrate strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Be passionate about raising literacy standards and student achievement
• Have the ability to engage and inspire learners of all abilities
• Show commitment to achieving excellent outcomes for students
• Be an effective communicator and collaborative team member

What We Offer

• A supportive and inclusive school environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A well-resourced English department
• Strong leadership and mentoring support
• Competitive salary in line with MPS/UPS
• Ongoing support from Clarence Recruitment throughout the recruitment process

Whether you are an experienced English Teacher or an ambitious ECT looking to begin your teaching career in a supportive school, we would love to hear from you.

Safeguarding & Compliance Statement

Clarence Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, vulnerable adults, and patients. We expect all applicants to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

All placements are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including DBS clearance, identity verification, right to work checks, references, qualifications, and professional registrations where applicable.

For education roles, checks are completed in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance. For healthcare and medical positions, compliance processes meet Employment Check Standards, CQC requirements, and relevant safeguarding legislation.

Clarence Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating safe and supportive environments across the education, healthcare, and corporate sectors