Teacher of English

4745777
  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Leicester
  • Working Pattern

    Part-time,
  • Specialism

    Supply Teaching
  • Industry

    Education & Training
  • Pay

    MPS/UPS

Teacher of English job – January start

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 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

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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