Teacher of English
| Posting date: | 19 November 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 December 2025 |
| Location: | Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2DT |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4745787_1763546391 |
Summary
English Teacher Job - Leicester
- Start date: 5th January 2026
- End date: July 2026
- Full-time and long-term role
We are working in partnership with an Ofsted 'Good' 11-16 secondary school in South Leicester who are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of English to provide long-term cover from January until the end of the academic year. There is a possibility to go temp to perm for the right candidate. Due to this being a long-term job, full teaching responsibilities will be required, including planning and marking.
Job Description
- Delivering engaging and creative English lessons at KS3 & KS4.
- Planning and preparing schemes of work, lesson plans, and assessments.
- Monitoring student progress and providing feedback.
- Contributing to the development of the department's curriculum.
Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent. ECT's welcome to apply.
- Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one.
- Experience of teaching English across years 7-11
- At least 2 years' experience of teaching in a UK school
- Strong behaviour/classroom management.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers and staff members
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