Teacher of English

Are you ready to join a thriving, inclusive, and forward-thinking secondary school community?

Are you skilled in adapting your teaching to engage all abilities and learning styles?

Can you challenge students while creating a safe, nurturing classroom environment?

If your answer is "yes", we want to hear from you.

A respected and high-performing secondary school in Sheffield is seeking a qualified and experienced English Teacher to join their dedicated team full-time from September 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to join a school known for academic excellence, supportive leadership, and a strong sense of community. You will be part of a thriving English department that fosters a passion for reading, writing, and critical thinking across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. The ability to teach Key Stage 5 is desirable but not essential.

This outstanding secondary school, located in the area of Sheffield, has a longstanding reputation for excellence in education. The English department is one of the strongest in the school, consistently delivering outstanding outcomes and engaging lessons. Students are ambitious, well-behaved, and eager to learn, and the leadership team places staff well-being and continuous improvement at the heart of its ethos.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified teacher status(QTS) or an equivalent qualification
• Strong knowledge of the UK National Curriculum
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Essential Skills

• Passion for English Language and Literature
• Outstanding written and verbal communication
• Creative and engaging teaching approach
• Organisational and planning skills
• Data analysis and tracking for pupil progress
• Adaptability to different learning needs

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality English lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Prepare engaging schemes of work aligned with curriculum objectives.
• Mark student work in line with school policy and provide constructive feedback.
• Assess and track student progress regularly.
• Promote a love of reading and writing across the curriculum.
• Support the development of literacy across the school.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan cross-curricular activities.
• Attend departmental and whole-school meetings.
• Lead or support extra-curricular activities, such as debating or creative writing clubs.
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities in line with school policy.

What We Offer:

• A supportive, collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for career progression and ongoing professional development.
• The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of students.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A Refer a Friend scheme where you could earn a £300 Love2shop voucher (subject to terms and conditions).

Click "Apply Now" to submit your application for the role of Teacher of English. For more information, please contact or call to speak to the secondary team.