Teacher Of English

The Grammar School At Leeds; Ledston; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined contribution pension scheme (0

21% employer contribution

Life insurance 4x salary

Enhanced school holidays ~16 weeks non

Subsidised childcare during INSET days

Discounted summer camps

Free after-school childcare until 6pm

CPD and inset days

Colleague lunches £2.40

Private GP Health hero

Perkbox wellbeing app

Car parking on site

Library access

Leave of absence scheme

Job summary

The Grammar School at Leeds is seeking an inspiring English teacher to join our successful department on a temporary basis to cover staff absence. The role focuses on delivering engaging lessons to pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4 and supporting GCSE/IGCSE preparation.

You will join a collaborative team, bringing strong subject knowledge and high expectations to maintain the department’s high standards and ensure continuity of learning during this period of temporary cover.

Qualifications

• Good degree in English or closely related subject.
• Recognised teaching qualification.
• Ability to deliver high-quality teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4.

Responsibilities

• Teach English across Key Stages 3 and 4 with engaging lessons.
• Contribute to assessment and feedback and IGCSE preparation.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure continuity of learning and pupil progress.

Skills

English teaching

Classroom management

Lesson delivery

Education

Degree in English or closely related subject

Job description

• Salary: £35,607-£51,396 dependent on experience
• Hours: Full-time 35 hours
• Contract: Temporary sickness cover
• Start date: As soon as possible

We are seeking an inspiring and well-qualified Teacher of English to join our successful and supportive English department as soon as possible on a temporary basis. This appointment will provide cover during a period of staff absence, with the duration of the appointment currently uncertain.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed teacher to work with motivated pupils in a high-performing department, providing continuity of learning and maintaining the high standards of teaching for which the school is known.

The role

The successful candidate will teach English across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering engaging, academically rigorous lessons that develop pupils' confidence, curiosity and appreciation of language and literature. You will have strong subject knowledge, high expectations and the ability to inspire pupils of differing abilities, supporting them to make excellent progress.

You will work closely with departmental colleagues to ensure continuity of learning, contribute to effective assessment and feedback, and support pupils in developing the knowledge and skills required for success at IGCSE and beyond.

We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner who is organised, adaptable and collaborative, with the confidence to establish positive relationships and purposeful learning environments from the outset.

The department

English is a thriving and academically ambitious subject at The Grammar School at Leeds, with a strong record of excellent teaching and consistently impressive examination results at both GCSE and A level.

All pupils study English Language and English Literature throughout Key Stages 3 and 4, following Pearson IGCSE specifications at Key Stage 4. Our carefully structured Key Stage 3 curriculum develops the knowledge and skills required for future success while allowing teachers the flexibility to explore a rich and varied range of literary texts.

The department is committed to ensuring that all pupils are appropriately challenged and supported. Alongside high-quality classroom teaching, pupils benefit from targeted intervention, subject clinics and a range of enrichment opportunities. At A level, pupils can access extension classes and additional opportunities designed to support those considering further study of English at university.

You will join a collaborative and reflective team that values academic rigour, intellectual curiosity and a shared commitment to excellent pupil outcomes.

The successful candidate

You will have a good degree in English or a closely related subject, a recognised teaching qualification and the subject knowledge and classroom expertise to deliver high-quality teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4.

We welcome applications from experienced teachers and early career teachers who can demonstrate the confidence, enthusiasm and adaptability required to provide effective teaching during this period of temporary cover.

Above all, we are seeking someone who can join us promptly, establish strong relationships with pupils and colleagues, and make an immediate and positive contribution to pupils' learning.

Why GSAL?

GSAL is a warm, friendly and values-led community where colleagues are supported, trusted and encouraged to make a real difference.

We’re proud to be:

• The Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2026

• Mental Health in Schools Award 2026

• Investors in Diversity Silver Award 2026

• North Independent School of the Year 2024

• Independent School of the Decade 2021

Most of all, we’re proud of the expertise, commitment and professionalism of our colleagues and the contribution they make to school life every day.

Benefits

We offer a generous benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, development and work-life balance, including:

• Defined contribution pension scheme with 0% colleague contribution and 21% employer contribution, plus 4x salary life insurance

• Enhanced school holidays, with approximately 16 weeks of non-term time

• Significant discount on school fees

• Subsidised childcare during school INSET days for colleagues’ children aged 3–11, plus discounted summer camps

• Free after‑school childcare until 6pm for the hours you are working, subject to availability

• Training and CPD available including 5+ inset days

• Colleague lunches: three courses for £2.40 available during school lunchtimes plus free tea, coffee and hot chocolate

• Access to our private GP provider, Health hero

• Access to a subsidised corporate Simplyhealth plan, helping you claim money back towards dental care, glasses, health assessments and a range of treatments

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme well‑being app, Perkbox, offering telephone counselling, financial and legal advice plus 6‑8 face‑to‑face counselling sessions

• Colleague discounts through multiple providers, including Perkbox discounts for teachers and Extras

• Beautiful lunch time walking routes around our 140 acre site

• Onsite gym and swimming pool available for colleague use within set times as well as free classes such as Pilates, meditation, kettlebells, spinning and bootcamps

• Salary sacrifice schemes for cycle to work

• Free car parking available on site

• Use of the school’s extensive library facility

• Generous leave of absence scheme to support our employees when they need it

• Opportunity to be involved in extracurricular activities such as the staff pantomime, well‑being committee or volunteer for community events

• A great culture and supportive Senior Leadership Team

Closing date: 08:00 9 November 2026

Interview date: 18 November 2026