English Teacher

English Teacher – Full-Time | County Durham | £170–£250 per day (paid to scale)September 2025 start – Full academic yearAre you an inspiring English teacher ready to bring Shakespeare, Steinbeck, and 21st-century texts to life? We’re working with a forward-thinking secondary school in County Durham that’s looking for a talented English specialist to join their team from September.This is a full-time role for the full academic year, with pay to scale (£170–£250 per day). The school prides itself on a strong English department, supportive leadership, and students who are eager to learn when teaching is engaging and consistent.About the schoolLocated in the heart of County Durham, this secondary school is known for its inclusive ethos and commitment to developing every student’s potential. Staff describe it as collaborative, with a leadership team who genuinely value their teachers’ input. The English department is well-resourced, passionate about literature, and big on sharing ideas to make lessons creative and impactful.With a focus on both academic progress and student wellbeing, this is the kind of environment where teachers can thrive, not just survive.Your role will include:Planning and delivering engaging English lessons across KS3 and KS4 (with the potential for KS5 depending on experience)Differentiating lessons to support a range of learning needs, including SEND and EAL studentsPreparing pupils for GCSE English Language and Literature exams with confidence and clarityCreating a positive, structured classroom environment where all students feel able to contributeWorking closely with department colleagues to develop schemes of work and share best practiceTaking part in wider school life, including meetings, CPD, and extracurricular activities if desiredWhat we’re looking for:Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) and strong subject knowledge in EnglishExperience teaching English at secondary level in the UKA creative, engaging approach to teaching with the ability to inspire all learnersStrong behaviour management skills with a calm, consistent styleA team player who’s keen to contribute to the wider school communityWhy join Protocol Education?Pay to scale (£170–£250 per day)Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella company costsFREE access to our online CPD AcademyThrive training available at no cost to boost your classroom toolkitOngoing support from a dedicated consultant who knows your local schoolsReferral scheme – earn £250 when you recommend a friendReady to take your next step? Apply today or get in touch to find out more.Help shape the future of young people in County Durham—through the power of language, literature, and learning. ️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. #J-18808-Ljbffr