English Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an enthusiastic English Teacher for a secondary school in Durham. The ideal candidate will hold QTS and have experience teaching English, demonstrating excellent subject knowledge and a passion for education. This full-time role starts in November 2025, offering a competitive salary and an opportunity to make a significant impact on students' academic success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching English in a secondary setting.
• Excellent subject knowledge.
• Strong classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach English across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the national curriculum.
• Assess and track student progress.

Skills

Classroom management

Passion for literature

Differentiated lesson planning

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

Job Title: English Teacher- Durham

Location: Durham
Company: Tradewind Recruitment
Job Type: Full-Time
Start Date: November 2025
Salary: .78 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)

Tradewind Recruitment are delighted to be working with an Outstanding secondary school in Durham. The school is seeking an enthusiastic and talented English Teacher to join their high-achieving English department and start November 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity for an inspiring educator to make a real impact in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

The school has an exceptional reputation for academic excellence, behaviour, and pastoral care. With a strong commitment to professional development and collaboration, teachers are encouraged to innovate and share best practice to deliver engaging and challenging lessons that inspire a love of English language and literature.

The Role:

• Teaching English across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Planning and delivering creative, differentiated lessons in line with the national curriculum
• Assessing, tracking, and supporting student progress to ensure high achievement
• Contributing to the wider life of the school through enrichment and extracurricular activities

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or equivalent teaching qualification
• Have proven experience teaching English in a secondary setting
• Demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and strong classroom management
• Be passionate about literature, language, and inspiring young people to achieve their full potential
• Be committed to maintaining the school's high standards and ethos

About us

With 25 years of success and national offices across the UK, Tradewind is a market leader in education recruitment. When you partner with Tradewind, you'll be working with an award-winning Sunday Times Top 100 employer.

Apply now

If you're ready to help students in Durham grow in confidence, independence, and academic success, we want to hear from you!

Or for more information about the role, contact James Pullar on (phone number removed).