Qualified English Teacher - Darlington

Protocol Education Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Weekly PAYE payroll

Professional development opportunities

Support from a dedicated consultant

Long-term and flexible teaching roles

Darlington local school placements

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking a Qualified English Teacher for a secondary school in Darlington. You will deliver engaging English lessons, fostering literacy and confidence across Key Stages 3 and 4, and support students toward strong examination outcomes.

Ideal candidates have QTS, UK classroom experience, and a DBS Update Service. This role offers competitive rates, weekly PAYE payroll, and ongoing professional development opportunities with a local education consultant.

Qualifications

• QTS required to teach English in a UK secondary school.
• Recent UK classroom experience teaching English in a secondary setting.
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to plan and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons.
• Commitment to raising attainment and supporting student success.
• Available for full-time work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging English lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Inspire students through creative and well-planned teaching.
• Support learners in developing reading, writing and communication skills.
• Prepare students for assessments and examinations.
• Foster a positive, inclusive and well-managed classroom environment.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the wider school community.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Lesson planning

Engaging lessons

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Tools

DBS Update Service

Job description

Qualified English Teacher - Darlington

Are you a passionate English Teacher looking for your next opportunity in Darlington? We are working with a welcoming secondary school seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated educator to join their team. This role offers the chance to make a real impact, helping students develop strong literacy skills, confidence, and a genuine appreciation for English Language and Literature.

Whether you're an experienced teacher seeking a new challenge or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to gain valuable classroom experience, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

• Deliver engaging and effective English lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Inspire students through creative and well-planned teaching.
• Support learners in developing their reading, writing and communication skills.
• Prepare students for assessments and examinations.
• Foster a positive, inclusive and well-managed classroom environment.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the wider school community.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Recent UK classroom experience teaching English in a secondary school setting.
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to plan and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons.
• Commitment to raising attainment and supporting student success.
• Available for full time work

Why Join Us?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Weekly PAYE payroll.
• Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant.
• Access to professional development and CPD opportunities.
• Opportunities for long-term, permanent and flexible teaching roles.
• Placements within supportive local schools across Darlington.

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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