English Teacher

Protocol Education Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a passionate English Teacher to join a secondary school in Wakefield for a full-time role starting in September or ASAP. The ideal candidate will have UK QTS, a strong classroom presence, and a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment. With competitive pay ranging from £150 to £250 a day, this role allows for creativity and professional growth in a supportive educational setting.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Access to CPD Academy and training library

Supportive SLT and close-knit department

Qualifications

• Experience teaching English at KS3 and ideally KS4 is required.
• Strong understanding of English language and literature is essential.
• A warm, inclusive approach and a good sense of humour are valued.

Responsibilities

• Teaching KS3 and KS4 English with creativity and clarity.
• Building students’ skills in reading, writing, and critical thinking.
• Creating a positive classroom culture where everyone feels heard.

Skills

Classroom presence

Creative teaching

Communication

Education

UK QTS or recognised secondary teaching qualification

Job description

English Teacher – Secondary – Wakefield

Wakefield | Full-time | ️ September start or ASAP | £150–£250/day (depending on experience)

Love a well-placed metaphor? You’ll fit right in.

We’re working with a friendly secondary school in Wakefield that’s on the hunt for a passionate English Teacher to join their team in September—or sooner, if you’re ready to roll. The school champions creativity, consistency, and student voice, with a real focus on developing confident communicators.

Whether you’re all about Shakespearean drama or slam poetry, if you know how to make English lessons land with impact, this could be your next chapter.

What’s on offer:

• Supportive SLT and a close-knit English department
• Behaviour policies that work (yes, really!)
• Shared planning and engaging schemes of work
• CPD opportunities and a route for progression

What you’ll be doing:

• Teaching KS3 and KS4 English with creativity and clarity
• Building students’ skills in reading, writing, and critical thinking
• Creating a positive classroom culture where everyone feels heard
• Using assessment and feedback to help every student grow

You’ll need:

• UK QTS or a recognised secondary teaching qualification
• Experience teaching English at KS3 and ideally KS4
• Strong classroom presence and a love for language

A warm, inclusive approach and a good sense of humour

Why work with Protocol?

• Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella deductions
• A consultant who actually listens and supports you
• FREE access to our CPD Academy and training library
• Local opportunities to match your preferences
• Refer a friend and get rewarded

Sound like your next story? Apply today or get in touch for a chat.

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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