English Teacher

English Teacher Wanted | Wakefield | September Start

Wakefield

September 2026 Start

Pay to Scale

Full-time Opportunity

Calling all English Teachers who know the power of a good story, a well-timed quote, and the magic of finally getting a class to understand Shakespeare without the blank stares.

We’re working with a welcoming secondary school in Wakefield looking for an English Teacher to join their team this September. This is a fantastic opportunity to teach in a supportive department where creativity is encouraged, ideas are shared, and staff wellbeing actually matters.

Whether you’re an experienced teacher ready for a new chapter or an ECT looking for the right place to start your journey, this school is ready to welcome someone who genuinely loves their subject.

You’ll be teaching English across KS3 and KS4, delivering engaging lessons that spark confidence, curiosity, and plenty of lively classroom discussion. Think less ticking boxes, more inspiring students to find their voice.

• Supportive and approachable SLT
• A collaborative English department with shared resources
• Opportunities for CPD and career progression
• A school community that values creativity and strong relationships
• Well‑resourced classrooms and engaged students

• Holds UK QTS or equivalent
• Has experience teaching English in a secondary setting
• Can plan and deliver engaging, inclusive lessons
• Builds strong relationships with students and staff
• Brings energy, humour, and passion into the classroom

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella company nonsense
• FREE CPD and training opportunities
• A dedicated consultant who’s with you every step of the way
• Access to brilliant schools across Wakefield and beyond
• Easy, streamlined registration
• Refer a friend scheme with rewards included

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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