Secondary English Teacher

English Teacher - Secondary School

Location:

Rotherham

Start Date:

September 2026

Contract:

Full‑time

Milk Education is working in partnership with a welcoming secondary school in Rotherham to recruit a talented and enthusiastic English Teacher for a full‑time position starting in September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for an educator who is passionate about English and committed to inspiring students to develop a love of reading, writing, and literature. The successful candidate will teach across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering engaging lessons that encourage creativity, critical thinking, and strong academic achievement.

• Plan and deliver engaging, well‑structured English lessons that cater to students of all abilities
• Foster a love of literature, language, and creative writing through innovative teaching approaches
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment where students feel confident to participate and succeed
• Assess, monitor, and track student progress, providing targeted support to help every learner reach their potential
• Prepare students for internal assessments and GCSE examinations
• Work collaboratively with the English department to develop schemes of work and share best practice
• Contribute to the wider school community through enrichment activities and extracurricular opportunities
• Build positive relationships with students, parents, carers, and colleagues to support student progress and wellbeing

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Has experience teaching English at Key Stages 3 and 4
• Demonstrates excellent subject knowledge and a genuine enthusiasm for English
• Has strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Can inspire, motivate, and challenge learners of varying abilities
• Possesses excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills
• Holds an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or is willing to obtain one through Milk Education