English Teacher

Job Title: English Teacher
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Contract Type: Temporary, Full Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Salary Scale: £34,068 to £52,834 per annum (MPS/UPS)

Are you a passionate English Teacher who can inspire students to develop their confidence, creativity, and communication skills?

GSL Education Hull Branch are currently recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic English Teacher to work within a supportive secondary school setting in York. This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who can deliver engaging lessons, maintain high expectations, and encourage students to develop a genuine interest in English.

About the Role

As an English Teacher, you will plan and deliver engaging lessons across the secondary English curriculum, helping students develop their reading, writing, analytical, and communication skills. You will create a positive classroom environment where students are encouraged to think critically, express themselves confidently, and achieve their potential.

Core Responsibilities of the English Teacher

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons across the secondary curriculum.
• Develop students’ reading, writing, comprehension, analytical, and communication skills.
• Differentiate lessons and resources to meet a range of abilities and learning needs.
• Maintain a positive, well-managed classroom environment with high expectations.
• Assess students’ work, monitor progress, and provide constructive feedback.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support students’ academic progress and wider development.

As the Ideal English Teacher, You Should Have

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Strong subject knowledge across English Language and Literature.
• Previous experience teaching English within a secondary school setting.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• The ability to plan engaging lessons and adapt teaching to different learning needs.
• A positive, enthusiastic, and student-focused approach to teaching.

To Work with GSL Education, You Must:

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have an up-to-date CV with at least 2 professional references covering the last 2 years.
• Have recent experience working with children or young people.
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one.

If you are a passionate and committed English Teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity in York, we welcome your application.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.

For more information or to register your interest in ‘English Teacher’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout York.