English Teacher
Wakefield
Start date: January
Pay: Pay to scale
Contract: Ongoing
Love English? Love teaching it even more? This one’s worth a proper look.
We’re working with a welcoming secondary school in Wakefield that’s looking for a brilliant English Teacher to join them from January. There’s no fixed end date here, they want consistency, stability, and someone who genuinely enjoys bringing literature, language, and confidence to life in the classroom.
This is a school that values good teaching, backs its staff, and understands that great lessons don’t come from unnecessary pressure or box-ticking. You’ll be teaching engaged pupils, working within a supportive department, and given the space to do what you do best, teach English well.
What you’ll be doing
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Teaching English across KS3 and KS4
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Delivering lessons that spark discussion, confidence, and curiosity
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Supporting pupils to develop strong reading, writing, and analytical skills
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Working alongside a friendly, collaborative English department
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Making a real impact from day one
What we’re looking for
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Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent
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Experience teaching English in a secondary setting
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Strong classroom presence and a calm, confident approach
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Someone who cares about pupils, progress, and great teaching
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Early Career Teachers are welcome, support is in place
What’s in it for you
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Pay to scale, paid weekly through PAYE
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A long-term opportunity with no set end date
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Supportive leadership and a school that values its staff
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Free access to Protocol Education’s CPD Academy
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A dedicated consultant who actually listens and has your back
If you’re an English Teacher looking for a role that feels steady, supported, and genuinely rewarding, this could be your next chapter.
Apply now or get in touch for a chat, no pressure, no hard sell, just honest conversations about what you want next.
Send your CVs to Aniket.mistry@protocol-education.com OR call me on 0113 541 7185
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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