English Teacher

Teaching Personnel; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is recruiting a qualified English Teacher for a full-time position at a secondary school in Durham. This role starts in January 2026 and could lead to a permanent placement. Candidates should possess QTS in Secondary English and experience teaching KS3 and KS4. The position offers competitive daily rates paid weekly and opportunities for professional development. Classroom management skills are essential.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates paid weekly

Dedicated consultant support

CPD and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in Secondary English.
• Experience teaching English to KS3 and KS4 levels.
• Ability to manage a classroom effectively.
• Current enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver English lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Assess student progress and manage classroom behaviour.
• Contribute to department life and potentially engage in extracurricular activities.

Skills

QTS in Secondary English

Proven experience teaching English at KS3 and KS4

Solid classroom management skills

Job description

English Teacher - Durham

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a qualified English teacher for a Durham secondary school. Full time position starting January 2026. Temporary with potential to go permanent depending on how it works out.

Pay is £168.80 to £261.78 per day, paid to scale based on your experience.

What you’ll be teaching:

English across KS3 and KS4. Literature, language, creative writing, the usual. You’ll plan and deliver lessons (following the national curriculum), assess student progress, manage classroom behaviour, and contribute to department life. Some extracurricular involvement expected but nothing excessive.

You need:

• QTS in Secondary English
• Proven experience teaching English at KS3 and KS4
• Solid classroom management skills
• Current enhanced DBS on update service (or willing to get one)

Why this role:

It’s a full‑time position in a Durham school with decent facilities and supportive leadership. Temporary initially, which gives both you and the school time to see if it’s the right fit before committing long term. That works for some people, doesn’t for others.

What Teaching Personnel offers:

• Competitive daily rates paid weekly
• A consultant who knows the school and can give you honest information
• CPD and training opportunities
• Access to other schools if this placement doesn’t work out

Contract: Full time, temp to perm
Start: January 2026
Location: Durham

If you’re interested, send your CV or call 0191 223 5071. We’ll arrange a proper conversation about the school and role.

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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.
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