Secondary Teachers - Wakefield

Secondary Teachers - Wakefield

Job Description

New year, fresh start? Wakefield schools are ready to welcome brilliant secondary teachers this January – and we would love to help you find your perfect match.

Whether you teach English, Maths, Science, Humanities or the Arts, we’ve got schools looking for passionate educators who can bring lessons to life and make a real impact from day one.

You will join supportive departments with great leadership, clear expectations, and pupils who genuinely appreciate a teacher who gets them.

We’ve got roles across mainstream, SEND, and alternative provision settings – so whether you thrive in front of a lively Year 9 or love supporting smaller groups, there’s something here for you.

What You’ll Need

• QTS or equivalent UK-recognised teaching qualification

• Recent classroom experience within Primary or Secondary settings (KS1–KS4) - KS5 experience also beneficial

• Strong classroom presence and behaviour management

• A genuine love of teaching and helping pupils thrive

• Up-to-date Safeguarding and Prevent training (or willingness to complete with us)

• Enhanced DBS on the update service, or happy to apply for one through Teaching Personnel

What We Offer

• Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella companies

• FREE access to our online CPD Academy

• Personalised support from your dedicated local consultant

• Opportunities across mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings

• Streamlined registration and local bookings

• Referral rewards when you recommend friends

• Ongoing CPD and subject-specific training

Sound like your kind of start to 2026?

Send your CVs to the team.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on our website for further details.

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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