English Teacher

Location: South Yorkshire
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible
Start Date: September 2026
Agency: Teaching Personnel

Are you a passionate English Teacher looking for your next opportunity?

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting English Teachers to work across secondary schools throughout South Yorkshire. We have a variety of opportunities available, from day-to-day supply and short-term cover to long-term and permanent positions.

Whether you're an experienced English Teacher, an ECT looking to build your experience, or looking for a flexible teaching role, we can help you find the right opportunity.

The Role

As an English Teacher, you will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging lessons across KS3 and KS4, supporting students to develop their English Language and Literature skills and achieve their academic potential.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering high-quality English lessons.
• Teaching English Language and Literature across KS3 and KS4.
• Preparing students for GCSE examinations where required.
• Differentiating lessons to meet a range of abilities and learning needs.
• Maintaining high standards of behaviour and classroom management.
• Assessing, monitoring and tracking student progress.
• Providing constructive feedback to support student development.
• Creating engaging and challenging learning opportunities.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and the wider school team.
• Contributing to a positive and inclusive school environment.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed English Teacher with a genuine passion for their subject.

You will ideally have:

• QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching English within a secondary school setting.
• Strong subject knowledge across English Language and Literature.
• Experience teaching GCSE English is desirable.
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
• The ability to engage, motivate and inspire students.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A flexible and professional approach to teaching.
• A commitment to raising student attainment and achievement.

ECTs are encouraged to apply, with Teaching Personnel offering a range of opportunities across South Yorkshire to help develop your classroom experience.

Why work with Teaching Personnel?

• Access to a wide range of secondary schools across South Yorkshire.
• Opportunities in Sheffield, Barnsley, Rotherham and surrounding areas.
• Full-time, part-time and flexible teaching opportunities.
• Day-to-day, short-term and long-term assignments.
• Permanent vacancies where available.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Dedicated support from a local Teaching Personnel consultant.
• Free CPD and training opportunities.
• PAYE payroll – no umbrella company fees.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
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