An improving 11–18 secondary school in Ashington, South East Northumberland is seeking a committed and ambitious English Teacher to join a well-established department. The school has invested heavily in literacy over the past two years. Whole-school reading strategies are embedded, behaviour systems are clear and consistently applied, and planning frameworks are shared to reduce unnecessary workload. Staff retention is strong, and the English department benefits from stable leadership and clear direction. GCSE outcomes in English Language have improved year-on-year, with targeted intervention built into the timetable. Ashington, South East Northumberland per day, PAYE Full-Time | Permanent | The English Department Fully resourced KS3 & KS4 schemes of learning Centralised planning and shared assessment materials Dedicated intervention time for Year 11 Collaborative moderation practices Clear marking and feedback policy (no excessive written marking) Strong uptake at GCSE There is genuine scope for growth within the department, including curriculum leadership responsibilities in future years. The Role You will: Teach English Language and Literature across KS3 & KS4 Deliver structured, knowledge-rich lessons Use formative assessment effectively to drive progress Contribute to curriculum development discussions Support GCSE exam preparation and targeted intervention Uphold high expectations around behaviour and presentation A small KS5 allocation may be available for experienced candidates. Who This Would Suit This role would suit: An ECT seeking strong mentorship and a structured induction programme A mid-career teacher ready to take on additional responsibility A confident classroom practitioner who values consistency A teacher relocating to Northumberland seeking stability and progression You must have: QTS (or be completing ITT) Strong subject knowledge in English Language and Literature A calm, authoritative classroom presence High expectations of pupil achievement Salary & Benefits £30,000 – £46,525 per annum (MPS1–UPS3) Potential TLR opportunities for experienced candidates Strong ECT induction programme Centralised behaviour system CPD aligned with career progression Free on-site parking Pension contribution (Teachers’ Pension Scheme) For the right candidate, this is not just a classroom role — it is a career move. Why Ashington? Ashington offers affordable housing, coastal access, and strong transport links across South East Northumberland and into Newcastle. The school serves a proud local community and values teachers who commit long-term. Apply now. 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.