Teacher of English

Randstad Education; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Education seeks a passionate Teacher of English to join a vibrant team in Wakefield from September 2025. This full-time role emphasizes creativity and collaboration within a supportive school environment focused on professional development and impactful teaching.

Benefits

A supportive, collaborative working environment

Opportunities for career progression and ongoing professional development

The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of students

Competitive salary and benefits package

Refer a Friend scheme with a £300 Love2shop voucher

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the English national curriculum (KS3 & KS4).
• An Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging English Language and Literature lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Mark, assess, and track student progress against national standards.
• Participate in extra-curricular English activities, clubs, or trips.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Effective classroom presence

Creative and innovative lesson planning

Excellent subject knowledge

Teamwork and collaboration

Patience and empathy

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

Could you bring passion and creativity into every English lesson?

Do you thrive in a collaborative and forward-thinking department?

Can you make grammar, comprehension, and critical analysis engaging and accessible?

If your answer is a resounding "yes", this could be your perfect next role!

About the role

We are currently seeking an outstanding Teacher of English to join a vibrant and dedicated team in Wakefield from September 2025. This is a full-time position, ideal for a committed and imaginative educator ready to contribute to a thriving English department. With strong community links, high expectations, and a well-established reputation for excellence, this is the perfect setting for an English teacher looking to make a meaningful impact.

About the School

The school has a strong reputation for delivering a rich and rigorous curriculum in an inclusive, respectful, and achievement-oriented environment. With a focus on high expectations, the school is deeply committed to professional development and offers a wealth of opportunities for career growth. The English department is known for its collegial ethos, creative practice, and outstanding results.

Essential Requirements

• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Strong knowledge of the English national curriculum (KS3 & KS4).
• An Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).

Key Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Effective classroom presence.
• Creative and innovative lesson planning.
• Excellent subject knowledge.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Patience and empathy.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging English Language and Literature lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Teach to a range of abilities, tailoring support and challenge accordingly.
• Contribute to curriculum planning and resource development.
• Mark, assess, and track student progress against national standards.
• Set high expectations for student behaviour, effort, and achievement.
• Inspire a love of reading and critical thinking.
• Provide timely, high-quality feedback to students.
• Attend and contribute to department and whole-school meetings.
• Participate in extra-curricular English activities, clubs, or trips.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop cross-curricular literacy.

What We Offer:

• A supportive, collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for career progression and ongoing professional development.
• The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of students.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A Refer a Friend scheme where you could earn a 300 Love2shop voucher (subject to terms and conditions).

Ready to inspire, engage, and challenge minds?
Click "Apply Now" to submit your application for the role of a Teacher of English. For more information, please contact (url removed) or call (phone number removed) to speak with the Secondary team.