English Teacher

Looking for an English Teacher in Barnsley!

Job Title: English Teacher
Location: Barnsley
Salary: Up to £200 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: September 2026

Are you an enthusiastic English Teacher ready to inspire a love of literature and language while helping students achieve their full potential? A welcoming secondary school in Barnsley is seeking a committed English Teacher to join their team from September 2026.

As an English Teacher, you will deliver engaging lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, helping students develop their reading, writing, speaking and analytical skills. You will plan and deliver well‑structured lessons, assess progress effectively and create an inclusive classroom where students are encouraged to build confidence and achieve their best. GSL Education South Yorkshire are working with schools looking for teachers who are passionate about delivering high‑quality English education.

This inclusive secondary school is committed to providing a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to succeed academically and personally. Staff work collaboratively to maintain high expectations, promote positive behaviour and provide excellent pastoral support, making it a rewarding place to teach.

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Assess, monitor and record student progress.
• Differentiate learning to meet the needs of individual students.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and carers where appropriate.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school where appropriate.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching English within a secondary school setting.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A passion for delivering high‑quality English lessons.
• An enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or willingness to apply for one through GSL Education.

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have an up‑to‑date CV with two relevant references from within the last two years.
• Have an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.

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.

We also offer, via our partner, access to accredited Education‑relevant CPD courses.

In addition to that, GSL Education is currently offering £100 for the successful referral of either Teachers or Teaching Assistants (Ts & Cs apply).