Teacher of English
| Posting date: | 20 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £150 to £251.71 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 June 2025 |
| Location: | Bradford, West Yorkshire, LS1 5AA |
| Company: | Randstad Education |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | PR-1415512_1750408883 |
Summary
Do you want to work in a school where your creativity and energy are truly valued?
Are you passionate about grammar, structure, and storytelling?
Are you ready to make a real impact from day one in September?
If your answer is "Yes!" to most of these, then we want to hear from you.
The RoleWe are seeking an exceptional English Teacher to join a dynamic secondary school in Bradford this September. The school is committed to high standards and serves a richly diverse student community. You'll be part of a thriving English department that values student voice, independent thinking, and a love of reading and writing.
This role offers the chance to teach across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, with potential opportunities at KS5 depending on experience. You'll deliver engaging, differentiated lessons and contribute to a wider school culture that fosters personal growth and academic excellence.
About the school
The school, known for its commitment to high academic standards and inclusive education, provides outstanding support to both staff and students. You will play a key part in shaping the curriculum and raising student outcomes. The school values resilience, independence, and aspiration-qualities they embed into their English curriculum to empower students in every walk of life.
Essential Requirements
- QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or equivalent teaching qualification.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- A passion for English and a commitment to student progress
- An Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).
Desirable Skills and Qualities
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Creative lesson planning and delivery
- Confident in using data to improve outcomes
- Familiarity with the GCSE curriculum
- Knowledge of differentiation and adaptive teaching
- Ability to inspire and motivate learners
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons to KS3 and KS4.
- Use data to inform planning and set challenging targets.
- Deliver both English Language and Literature lessons across a range of abilities.
- Support students with varying needs, including EAL and SEND.
- Prepare students for GCSE assessments with rigour and creativity.
- Mark work and provide timely, constructive feedback.
- Promote a love of reading and independent learning.
- Organise or contribute to extra-curricular activities such as reading clubs or poetry slams.
- Uphold the school's safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- Contribute to cross-curricular literacy development across subjects.
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).
Could this be the ideal role for you?
Click "Apply Now" to submit your application for the role of a Teacher of English. For more information, please contact leeds@randstadeducation.co.uk or call 01132462500 to speak to the Secondary team.