Love bringing literature to life?
Some teachers make Shakespeare feel like a chore.
Others make students argue passionately about Macbeth in the corridor at lunchtime.
If you're the second kind, keep reading.
We're working with a welcoming secondary school looking for an English Teacher who can inspire a love of reading, writing, and critical thinking. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive department where creativity is encouraged, ideas are shared, and great teaching is genuinely valued.
Whether you're an experienced English Teacher looking for a fresh challenge or an Early Career Teacher ready to start your journey, we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll be doing
You will be teaching English Language and Literature across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping students build confidence in everything from persuasive writing to poetry analysis.
Your day-to-day role will include:
- Planning and delivering engaging English lessons
- Creating a classroom where students feel challenged, supported, and motivated
- Assessing progress and providing meaningful feedback
- Encouraging a love of reading and literature beyond the classroom
- Working closely with colleagues to share ideas and best practice
- Supporting students of varying abilities to achieve their full potential
- Contributing to the wider life of the school community
The school
This is a school that understands great teaching starts with supporting great teachers.
You'll be joining a collaborative English department with strong leadership, excellent resources, and a genuine focus on staff wellbeing. Behaviour is well managed, students are eager to learn, and you'll have the freedom to bring your own style and personality into the classroom.
No unnecessary faff. Just good teaching, supportive colleagues, and students who deserve the very best.
We're looking for someone who:
- Holds QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
- Has experience teaching English Language and Literature
- Can build positive relationships with students and staff
- Brings energy, enthusiasm, and creativity to lessons
- Has strong classroom management skills
- Believes every student can succeed with the right support
- Wants to make a real difference every single day
Bonus points if you have:
- Experience teaching GCSE English
- Knowledge of current curriculum requirements
- Experience supporting students with SEND
- A passion for extracurricular activities such as creative writing clubs, debating societies, school productions, or journalism projects
Why work through Protocol Education?
Teaching is demanding enough without feeling like you're navigating it alone.
When you work with Protocol Education, you'll get:
- Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
- FREE access to our online CPD Academy
- Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
- Opportunities in mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
- Streamlined registration and local bookings
- Referral scheme rewards for recommending friends and colleagues
Thrive Training Opportunity
Are you Thrive trained?
If not, don't worry.
Protocol Education offers FREE Thrive training to help you develop your understanding of emotional wellbeing and behaviour support. It's a brilliant addition to your skill set and something many schools actively look for when hiring educators.
Ready for a role that makes Mondays feel a little less Monday-ish?
If you're passionate about English and want to teach in a school where your expertise is valued, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and let's find a classroom where you'll truly thrive.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ 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.
