English Teacher

Protocol Education Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits passionate English Teachers to inspire young minds in vibrant school communities. This role involves delivering high-quality lessons, fostering a love for literature and language, and contributing to students' academic growth. Join a supportive network that values creativity and adaptability, and enjoy a flexible work-life balance. With potential for career advancement, this position is perfect for those eager to make a difference in education. Apply today to be part of a rewarding journey in shaping the future of students!

Benefits

Competitive Pay Rates

Flexible Work-Life Balance

Ongoing Support from Consultants

Opportunities for Career Advancement

Qualifications

• QTS or ECT status preferred; strong subject specialists considered.
• Experience teaching English at secondary level is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging English lessons to students aged 11-16.
• Assess and monitor student progress with constructive feedback.
• Manage classroom behavior to create a positive learning environment.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Classroom Management

Adaptability

Creativity

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Relevant Degree in English

Job description

English Teacher

Location: Swindon
Salary: MPS. Paid to scale
Contract: Full-time and Part-time positions available, Permanent/Temporary
Start Date: September 2025

About the Opportunity

Protocol Education are working with a wide range of Schools throughout Swindon and we are seeking passionate and dedicated English Teachers. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire young minds and share your love for English literature and language in vibrant and supportive school communities.

The Role

As an English Teacher, you will deliver engaging and high-quality lessons to students aged 11-16 (and potentially 16-18 for A-Level), fostering a love for reading, writing, and critical thinking. You will contribute to the academic and personal growth of students while upholding each school’s values and ethos.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver dynamic English lessons in line with the national curriculum.

• Assess and monitor student progress, providing constructive feedback to support achievement.

• Manage classroom behavior to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.

• Collaborate with colleagues to develop schemes of work and share best practices.

• Contribute to extracurricular activities, such as literacy clubs or school productions.

About You

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with a strong passion for English and education. The following qualifications and attributes are sought:

• Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Early Career Teacher (ECT) status is preferred. Schools will also consider strong subject specialists with a relevant degree in English or a related field, even if unqualified.

• Experience: Experience teaching English at secondary level is desirable butyourself, but not essential for ECTs or unqualified teachers.

• Skills: Excellent communication, organisational, and classroom management skills.

• Attributes: Creative, adaptable, and committed to fostering a love of learning in students.

• Desirable: Knowledge of GCSE and A-Level English curricula and assessment frameworks.

What We Offer You:

• Competitive pay ratesthrough PAYE—because your talent deserves to be rewarded.
• A flexible work-life balance that fits aroundyourcommitments—you’re in control.
• Ongoing support from our friendly team of consultants—we’ve got your back.
• Opportunities to fast-track your career—today’s supply role could be tomorrow’s permanent position.

We work with all schools throughout Swindon, Wiltshire, Bristol, Bath, NE Somerset, Somerset, South Glos and surrounding areas. If this role is not in your area, please do still apply. There will be a school and role nearby!

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If you are interested in this role please apply through this advert or apply on our Protocol Education website.

We pride ourselves on employing a wide range of educators from a variety of experienced backgrounds and settings as well as aspiring educators and teachers with diverse experiences and transferable skills who are passionate and caring individuals to educate children and young people within our schools.

Please note, to apply for this role you must have right to work in the UK.

If you feel you would be great for this role, apply today!

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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