English Teacher – Permanent
Leeds
M1 to UPS3
Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2026 (or sooner for the right person)
Calling all English teachers, from fresh-faced ECTs to seasoned equation experts
We’re working with an outstanding secondary school in Leeds that’s looking for a permanent English Teacher to join their team. This is the kind of school people stay in, supportive leadership, brilliant behaviour, and students who actually want to learn.
You’ll be teaching English across KS3 and KS4, with the opportunity to teach KS5 if that’s your thing. Whether you’re just starting out in your teaching career or you’ve got years of experience under your belt, the school is keen to meet passionate educators who can bring English to life in the classroom.
What makes this school stand out?
✅ Outstanding leadership and a genuinely supportive SLT
✅ A well-resourced English department with a collaborative team culture
✅ Strong behaviour systems, so you can focus on teaching, not firefighting
✅ Excellent CPD and progression opportunities
✅ ECT-friendly with mentoring and structured support from day one
✅ Opportunities to teach A-Level English for the right candidate
The role:
You’ll be:
* Teaching English across KS3 and KS4
* Planning and delivering engaging lessons that build confidence and curiosity
* Supporting students to achieve their full potential
* Becoming part of a school community that values both staff and students
What we’re looking for:
* UK QTS or currently completing your teacher training
* A genuine love for English and helping young people succeed
* Strong classroom presence and positive relationship-building skills
* ECTs are warmly encouraged to apply
And if you’re Thrive trained, even better. If not, no worries, we can help with that too. Protocol Education offers free Thrive training to help you build even more confidence supporting pupils’ emotional wellbeing in the classroom
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.
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