English Teacher – Welcoming Secondary School

Marchant Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Creative writing workshops

Debate clubs and enrichment

Job summary

Unknown school in Sheffield is seeking an enthusiastic English Teacher to join its welcoming English Faculty. The role covers English Language and English Literature across KS3 and KS4, with opportunities to teach A-Level for suitably qualified candidates.

The post welcomes both Early Career Teachers and experienced practitioners seeking progression. Plan and deliver high-quality lessons, support GCSE outcomes, contribute to literacy initiatives, and engage in departmental development and

Qualifications

• Degree in English Literature or English Language with QTS or PGCE.
• Ability to teach KS3-KS4; potential KS5 for suitably qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons across KS3-KS4 (and KS5 where applicable).
• Support GCSE English Language and Literature outcomes and progress.
• Contribute to scheme-of-work design, literacy initiatives and enrichment activities such as debate clubs and creative writing workshops.
• Provide mentoring and CPD support for ECTs.

Skills

Excellent subject knowledge

Strong communication skills

Inclusive classroom management

Education

Relevant degree in English Lit/Language with QTS or PGCE

Job description

A high-achieving and welcoming 11-18 secondary school in Sheffield is seeking a passionate and dedicated English Teacher to join its thriving English Faculty. This is a full-time, permanent position delivering English Language and English Literature across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, with opportunities to teach A-Level for suitably qualified candidates.

The post is open to both Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced practitioners looking to progress their careers. You will join a collaborative, supportive department committed to inspiring a love for reading, creative writing, and critical literary analysis.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

Teaching: Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality English lessons across KS3-KS4 (and KS5 where applicable), fostering critical literacy and analytical skills.

Student Achievement: Maintain high academic expectations, supporting students of all abilities to achieve outstanding outcomes in GCSE English Language and Literature.

Curriculum Development: Contribute to innovative scheme-of-work design, literacy initiatives, and extra-curricular enrichment such as debate clubs and creative writing workshops.

Qualifications: Relevant degree in English Literature, English Language, or a related discipline alongside QTS or PGCE.

Skills: Excellent subject knowledge, strong communication skills, and a commitment to inclusive classroom management.

School & Department Highlights

Positive Environment: A friendly, community-focused school with respectful pupils, excellent behaviour standards, and supportive leadership.

Departmental Outcomes: A consistently strong English department with high attainment and strong progress scores at GCSE.

CPD & Well-being: Access to structured professional development pathways, collaborative planning time, and tailored mentoring for ECTs.

English Teacher - Welcoming Secondary School, Sheffield, England, United Kingdom