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Teacher of English

Job details
Posting date: 23 December 2025
Salary: £160 to £232 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 30 December 2025
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5AA
Company: Randstad Education
Job type: Contract
Job reference: PR-1476395:LEE:A_1766500662

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Summary

Do you believe that literacy is the foundation of all success?

Can you manage a classroom with poise and purpose?

Do you have the vision to lead students to GCSE success?

About the Role

As a long-term English Teacher, you will be expected to deliver a high-quality curriculum that challenges and supports in equal measure. The role involves significant collaborative planning, ensuring that the English department remains a beacon of excellence within the school.

About the School

The school in the Leeds area is a traditional yet modern institution with a strong reputation for sporting and academic achievement. It serves a loyal local catchment area and boasts a stable staff body with low turnover. It is the perfect environment for a teacher looking to embed themselves in a supportive community.

Requirements

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent teaching qualification.
  • A thorough understanding of the National Curriculum for English.
  • Eligibility to work in the UK.
  • Enhanced Child DBS on the updated service (Willingness to apply for one)

Required Skills

  • Exceptional communication
  • Data analysis for intervention
  • Adaptive teaching methods
  • High-level literacy
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Emotional intelligence

Responsibilities

  • Plan and deliver engaging lessons
  • Mark and provide feedback
  • Track student progress
  • Attend departmental meetings
  • Prepare students for GCSE exams
  • Manage classroom behaviour
  • Foster a love for reading
  • Create inclusive resources
  • Communicate with parents
  • Contribute to extracurricular

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 Teacher of English. For more information, please contact leeds@randstadeducation.co.uk or call 01132462500 to speak to the secondary team.

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