English Teacher

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

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency seeks a passionate English Teacher for a full-time temporary role. The candidate will deliver engaging lessons to secondary students while fostering a love for literature and creative expression. Strong subject knowledge in English and confident classroom management skills are essential. Competitive daily pay rates of £140–£220 are offered. Opportunities for professional development and continued support from experienced consultants are provided.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay rates

Support from experienced consultants

Access to CPD and training

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent required.
• Strong subject knowledge in English Language and Literature essential.
• Confident classroom and behaviour management skills necessary.
• Enthusiastic, reliable, and adaptable character needed.
• Recent experience teaching English in UK secondary schools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging English lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Teach a range of literature, language, and writing skills.
• Encourage confident reading, writing, and discussion.
• Maintain a positive, well-managed classroom environment.
• Support the wider English department as required.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Strong subject knowledge in English Language

Confident classroom and behaviour management

Enthusiastic and adaptable

Experience teaching English in UK secondary schools

Job description

English Teacher – Full-Time (Temporary)

Pay: £140–£220 per day (dependent on experience)

Teaching Personnel is seeking a passionate and engaging English Teacher to join one of our partner secondary schools on a full-time, temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher who enjoys inspiring a love of language, literature, and creative expression in the classroom ✍️✨

The Role

• Deliver engaging English lessons across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 advantageous)
• Teach a range of literature, language, and writing skills
• Encourage confident reading, writing, and discussion
• Maintain a positive, well‑managed classroom environment
• Support the wider English department as required

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Strong subject knowledge in English Language and Literature
• Confident classroom and behaviour management skills
• Enthusiastic, reliable, and adaptable
• Recent experience teaching English in UK secondary schools

What Teaching Personnel Offers

• Competitive daily pay rates (£140–£220)
• Full‑time, temporary placement with consistency
• Support from a friendly and experienced consultant
• Opportunities to work in a variety of secondary school settings
• Access to CPD, training, and safeguarding support

If you’re a dedicated English Teacher looking for a rewarding temporary role, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today with your CV and take the next step with Teaching Personnel – the UK’s leading education recruitment agency.

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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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