English Teacher 11-16

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

Job summary

A well-known educational staffing agency is seeking a passionate Secondary English Teacher for a Birmingham school. You will have the opportunity to inspire students aged 11-16 and engage deeply in their learning journey while working with a supportive staff culture and creative academic environment. The position offers competitive pay, development opportunities, and various wellbeing perks.

Benefits

Gym membership

Healthcare

Cycle scheme

Car plans

Discounts

Qualifications

• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or currently working towards it.
• Ability to engage and inspire every learner.
• Exceptional knowledge in English curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Teach English across KS3 and KS4.
• Deliver engaging lessons in literature and creative writing.
• Monitor progress and support every student.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Engaging communication

Critical thinking

Literature knowledge

Education

Relevant English or humanities degree (2:2 or above)

Job description

Secondary English Teacher – KS3/KS4

Location: Birmingham, B7
Start date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time | Supply or Permanent (based on interview)
Salary: MPS/UPS or competitive PAYE daily rate (depending on experience)

Want to help young people find their voice and maybe fall in love with literature along the way?
We’re working with a brilliant Birmingham secondary school that’s on an exciting journey of growth under fresh leadership. It’s a big school with big ambition and they’re after a passionate English teacher to help shape a thriving future for every learner aged 11–16.

About the School

This one’s part of a high-performing MAT with over 20 schools, known for inclusivity, respect, and resilience. Staff here are valued, trusted, and encouraged to teach their way while students are keen, curious, and full of potential.

You’ll be joining a warm, forward-thinking community where collaboration is the norm, not the exception.

The Role

• Teach English across KS3 and KS4

• Deliver engaging lessons in literature, language, and creative writing

• Inspire critical thinking, discussion, and a love of reading

• Monitor progress and support every student to thrive

• Get involved in wider school life (clubs, trips, pastoral care you name it)

You’ll Need To:

• Have QTS (or be on track to get it)

• Be passionate about your subject and brilliant at sharing it

• Hold a relevant English or humanities degree (2:2 or above)

• Be able to engage and inspire every learner, whatever their starting point

• Believe in the power of education to change lives

What’s In It For You?

• Friendly, supportive staff culture

• Brilliant CPD and real routes to leadership

• A well-resourced English department with creative freedom

• Wellbeing perks: gym, healthcare, cycle scheme, car plans, discounts

• Clear career progression (curriculum or pastoral we’ll help you grow)

Sound like your kind of school?

Apply today or get in touch for a chat. Whether you’re after your first step or your next big move, we’d love to help you find your place here.

Why Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella fees

• Dedicated consultant support

• Free CPD through our online Academy

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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