English Teacher. Job in Featherstone Education & Training Jobs

Academics Ltd; Purston Jaglin; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded education agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a knowledgeable and motivated English teacher for a secondary school in the Pontefract area. This role starts in January 2026 and runs until Easter, with potential for extension. You will teach language and literature, support student development during exam periods, and engage with students effectively, driving high results in their GCSEs and A levels. Competitive weekly pay and support from dedicated consultants are offered.

Benefits

Weekly pay every Friday through PAYE

Paid to scale from day 1

Additional courses such as safeguarding free of charge!

Qualifications

• Passionate about English and engaging with students.
• Strong skills in behaviour management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and share ideas with other teachers in the department.
• Provide support to students approaching exam period.
• Demonstrate strong behaviour management along with subject knowledge.

Skills

High Level communication skills

Strong behaviour management

Education

English degree with qualified teaching status (QTS)

Job description

Academics are actively recruiting for a knowledgeable and motivated English teacher for one of our well-regarded secondary schools in the Pontefract area. This will be for a January 2026 start and will run until Easter, with the possibility of an extension until the end of the academic year.

In previous OFSTED reports they have been praised for having a passion to support student development and for having effective systems in place for staff to air their views, staff also feel supported within the management of their workload.

About the role

Your role as an English teacher will involve teaching language and literature across key stages 3 and 4. Share your extensive knowledge of English and help drive high results for those completing their GCSE's and A levels.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate and share ideas with other teachers in the department
• Provide support to students and assist them as they approach the exam period
• Demonstrate strong behaviour management as well as subject knowledge

Required attributes

• An English degree along with qualified teaching status (QTS)
• High Level communication skills along with strong behaviour management.
• Be passionate about English and be engaging with the students.

Benefits

• Weekly pay every Friday through PAYE
• Paid to scale from day 1
• Be represented by one of our experienced and dedicated consultants
• Additional courses such as safeguarding free of charge!

With over 20 branches across the country, Academics have a strong reputation in the education recruitment industry specialising in long term and day to day supply, we pride ourselves on delivering continuity in the classroom.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, please apply today!