English Teacher - Leeds - September

English Teacher Wanted | Leeds | September Start ✏️

Know your Shakespeare from your Steinbeck? Love those lightbulb moments when a student finally gets poetry? You might just be the teacher this school’s been waiting for.

We’re working with a welcoming secondary school in Leeds searching for an enthusiastic English Teacher to join their team from September. This is a school where creativity in the classroom is encouraged, support is always there when you need it, and the English department genuinely feels like a team, not a survival club. ☕

Whether you’re a seasoned English teacher or an ECT ready to inspire the next generation of readers, writers, and reluctant essay finishers, we’d love to hear from you.

Location

Leeds

Salary

Pay to scale

Start Date

September

✍️ The Role

You’ll be teaching English Language and Literature across KS3 and KS4, delivering engaging lessons that spark curiosity and confidence.

From analysing powerful texts to helping students nail their exam technique, your role will be all about making English feel relevant, enjoyable, and accessible for every learner.

What the school offers

• Supportive SLT who value staff wellbeing
• Collaborative and friendly English department
• Excellent behaviour systems already in place
• Opportunities for progression and CPD
• A school culture where staff are appreciated, not micromanaged

‍ We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Hold UK QTS or equivalent
• Have experience teaching English across secondary key stages
• Can create engaging, inclusive lessons
• Bring passion, humour, and strong classroom presence
• Want to work somewhere that genuinely supports teachers

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Dedicated consultant support every step of the way
• Opportunities across mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
• Simple registration and local placements
• Referral bonuses for bringing your educator friends along

Ready for a fresh chapter?

If you’re looking for a school where your ideas are welcomed, your workload feels manageable, and your teaching can make a real impact, this could be the one.

Apply now and let’s find you an English role worth getting excited about.

Send your CVs to Aniket.mistry@protocol-education.com OR call me on 0113 541 7185

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

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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