Qualified English Teacher

Full Time English Teacher – KS3 & KS4

Location: Newark
Pay: Pay to Scale
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Long-term / Ongoing

To apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK.

Connex Education are recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic Qualified English Teacher to join a well-regarded secondary school in Newark on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging English lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, supporting students to develop their literacy, analytical and communication skills, and maintaining a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Planning, marking and assessment will be required as part of the role, alongside contributing to the wider life of the English department and school. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified English Teacher who is passionate about their subject, has strong classroom management skills and can inspire students to achieve their full potential. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching English at secondary level and be confident delivering the English curriculum through to GCSE.

• Well-regarded 11–18 secondary school in Newark, serving a diverse community of students.
• Good Ofsted rating, with the latest inspection taking place in February 2025.
• The school places a strong emphasis on academic achievement, high expectations and the personal development of students.
• A supportive environment where students are encouraged to develop independence, responsibility and ambition.
• Strong focus on high standards of behaviour and creating a positive learning environment.
• Students are provided with a broad range of enrichment opportunities alongside their academic studies.
• The school values staff who are creative, ambitious and committed to providing high-quality learning experiences.
• Connex Education has worked with the school for over 2 years, receiving excellent feedback from staff who have enjoyed working there.
• Connex Education has an excellent relationship with the school and is their preferred supplier for staffing needs.
• On-site parking available.

To be considered for this role candidates must have / be able to demonstrate:

• Holding Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) proven by providing your Teacher Reference Number
• Experience of working as a teacher in a British curriculum school for a minimum of two terms since obtaining QTS.
• Full enhanced DBS certificate
• Completion of the Connex Education Onboarding Process
• The ability to show a genuine desire and passion for working as a teacher.
• A minimum of 2 school based references

• Competitive rates of pay, paid weekly and ALWAYS paid directly from Connex Education and NEVER via umbrella companies / outsourced payroll.
• Access to work at large numbers of schools within academy trusts that work EXCLUSIVELY with Connex Education and NO other agencies.
• Exceptional personalised support and service from dedicated education sector recruitment professionals.
• Industry leading FREE CPD covering anything and everything education sector based via our Academize training platform.
• Access and auto entry into our frequent competitions and prize draws.
• Additional earning opportunities via our generous Refer a Friend scheme, details of which can be found here –

Protected characteristics statement

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.

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Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.