Teacher of English

The Role

We are working with a large, well-established 11–19 secondary school in Northumberland to appoint a Teacher of English. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive department committed to delivering a broad and engaging English curriculum across KS3–KS5.

The successful candidate will inspire a love of reading and writing, support strong academic progress, and contribute positively to the wider school community.

Northumberland | 11–19 Secondary School
£163 – £265.52 per day | MPS/UPS Equivalent | PAYE

About the School

• Inclusive 11–19 secondary school with sixth form

• Strong leadership and clear behaviour systems

• Collaborative and well-resourced English department

• Focus on academic excellence and pupil wellbeing

• Supportive environment for ECTs and experienced teachers

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality English lessons

• Teach across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 desirable)

• Assess, monitor and track pupil progress

• Contribute to curriculum development

• Support enrichment opportunities within the department

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Strong subject knowledge and passion for English

• Ability to engage and motivate secondary pupils

• Commitment to high expectations and inclusive practice

• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Why Protocol Education?

• PAYE only – no umbrella companies

• Competitive daily rates aligned to MPS/UPS

• Ongoing CPD and career progression support

• Dedicated consultant guidance

• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles

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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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