Teacher of English

Job Description:

Job Title: Teacher of English
Line Manager: Head of English
Location: Leicester
Hours: Full time (part time considered)
Salary: In line with Teachers' Pay Scale £32,916 - £54,047 per annum

Start: August 2026

Clarence Recruitment are seeking a highly capable and enthusiastic Teacher of English to join a well-established and successful department from the start of the new academic year. This is an excellent opportunity for both early career teachers and experienced practitioners to further develop their teaching in a supportive and high-performing environment.
The role is based within a setting recognised for its strong sense of community, where positive relationships between staff and students are central to its success. The learning environment is diverse and inclusive, with a strong emphasis on effort, achievement and personal development. Staff are supported to grow professionally, and there is a shared commitment to maintaining high standards while ensuring a caring and supportive atmosphere for all.

• Plan and deliver engaging and effective English lessons in line with curriculum requirements.
• Teach a range of English topics, including literature and language, to students of varying abilities.
• Assess, monitor and report on student progress, providing clear feedback and setting appropriate targets.
• Support students in developing reading, writing and critical thinking skills.
• Differentiate teaching to meet the needs of all learners.
• Contribute to the development of schemes of work and teaching resources.
• Maintain an organised and stimulating classroom environment.
• Support the management and use of learning resources and materials.
• Contribute to the delivery of the pastoral curriculum and act as a form tutor where required.
• Undertake supervisory duties in line with organisational expectations.
• Participate in meetings with colleagues, parents and carers.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching practice.

Essential

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching English to students aged 11-16.
• Strong subject knowledge across English Language and Literature.
• Ability to deliver engaging and effective lessons.
• Ability to assess, track and report on student progress.
• Competence in using ICT to support teaching and learning.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to support students of all abilities to achieve their potential.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

Desirable

• Experience teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4 (and 5 if applicable).
• Experience contributing to curriculum development.
• Experience of pastoral responsibilities, including form tutor role.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Clarence Recruitment are highly experienced recruitment specialists operating within the Education Sector. We work with exceptionally talented candidates and place them into outstanding opportunities. As an independent agency, we are agile, responsive, and focused on supporting your career development.
Your consultant, Alan, has over 15 years' experience working across the East Midlands and holds Qualified Teacher Status, providing in-depth insight into local schools and the education system.

If you're an outstanding Drama Teacher looking to work in a popular, high-performing secondary school in Lincolnshire, apply today. Interviews are taking place immediately.
We are currently working with numerous vacancies, so if this role is not quite right for you, please send us your CV to discuss other opportunities that may better suit your requirements.

Clarence Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to hold an enhanced DBS check in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2025).