Teacher of English

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Salary: Paid to scale - in accordance with the current Teachers' Pay Scale
Contract: Full-time
Start date: To be confirmed
Key Stages: KS3 & KS4

Inspire. Challenge. Transform.

Are you an English Teacher who wants to do more than simply deliver lessons?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and ambitious Teacher of English to join a welcoming and forward-thinking school in Leeds.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Early Career Teacher, experienced classroom teacher or an English specialist looking for their next challenge.

We are looking for someone who can walk into a classroom and make pupils want to learn.

Someone who can bring Shakespeare to life, make a difficult text accessible, turn reluctant readers into confident ones and help young people find their voice.

If that sounds like you, we want to hear from you.

Why this role?

You will be joining a school that understands that great teachers make a lasting difference.

You can expect:

• Pay to scale in line with the applicable Teachers' Pay Scale.

• A supportive and welcoming school environment.

• A committed English department and collaborative colleagues.

• A well-structured curriculum and clear expectations.

• Strong support for teachers at every stage of their career.

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

• A school culture focused on high expectations, inclusion and pupil achievement.

• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people in Leeds.

• A role where your ideas, enthusiasm and subject expertise will be valued.

The role

As a Teacher of English, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, engaging and purposeful English lessons across KS3 and KS4.

You will inspire pupils to become confident readers, thoughtful writers and articulate communicators.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging English Language and Literature lessons.

• Teaching pupils across KS3 and KS4.

• Creating a positive classroom environment built around high expectations.

• Supporting pupils to make strong academic progress.

• Using assessment effectively to identify strengths, gaps and next steps.

• Differentiating and adapting teaching to meet individual pupil needs.

• Supporting pupils with SEND and other additional learning needs.

• Developing pupils' reading, writing, vocabulary and analytical skills.

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