English Teacher - Leeds - January

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

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking an English Teacher in Leeds for a full-time role starting in January. This position involves teaching across KS3 and KS4, fostering student engagement and confidence in language learning. The ideal candidate should possess Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent, have a passion for literature, and be a supportive team player. Throughout this role, you will work within a friendly department, and your experience will be compensated with pay to scale.

Benefits

Pay to scale

Free CPD training

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with QTS or equivalent.
• Passion for literature and language.
• Ability to build trust quickly.

Responsibilities

• Teach English across KS3 and KS4 with creativity.
• Build pupils’ confidence in reading, writing, and speaking.
• Provide thoughtful feedback to support students.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Classroom management

Communication

Empathy

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

English Teacher, Leeds

Start date: January
Pay: Pay to scale
Contract: Full time, long term

Words matter, stories matter, and great English teachers change the way young people see the world. We’re supporting a vibrant Leeds secondary school to find an English Teacher who can bring energy, insight, and genuine care to their classrooms this January.

If you love nothing more than helping students find their voice, spot hidden meanings, and craft writing they’re proud of, this role will feel right at home.

What you’ll be doing

• Teaching English across KS3 and KS4 with warmth, clarity, and a bit of creative flair
• Building pupils’ confidence in reading, writing, and speaking
• Using discussion, drama, close reading, and modern texts to keep lessons fresh
• Working within a friendly English department that champions teamwork
• Providing thoughtful feedback so pupils feel supported and stretched

What we’re looking for

• A qualified teacher with QTS or equivalent
• Strong subject knowledge and a real passion for literature and language
• Someone who can balance high expectations with humour and empathy
• A teacher who knows how to build trust quickly
• A collaborative team player who enjoys sharing ideas

Why work with Protocol Education

• Pay to scale so your experience is recognised and celebrated
• Free CPD, including our Thrive training that schools love
• A dedicated consultant who listens and backs you at every step
• Simple registration so you’re classroom-ready for January
• A genuinely personal, human service because you deserve nothing less

If you’re ready to help students unlock the power of language, we’d love to introduce you to this school. Apply today and let’s get your January off to a flying start.

Send your CVs to [e-mail] OR call me on 0113 541 7185.

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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