English Teacher, Wakefield

Job Description

Are you a passionate and qualified English Teacher looking for flexibility, variety, and rewarding teaching opportunities in the Wakefield area?

Due to continued demand from our partner secondary schools, New Directions Education is recruiting enthusiastic English Teachers with QTS to work across Wakefield on both a flexible day-to-day and long-term basis. These opportunities include teaching English as well as supporting with general cover lessons when required.

Whether you’re looking to maintain a healthy work-life balance, gain experience in different school settings, or secure a longer-term role, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

As an English Teacher, you’ll inspire students through engaging and creative lessons while supporting schools with both subject-specific teaching and occasional general cover. You will work with Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 pupils, helping to develop their literacy, communication, and critical thinking skills.

This role offers variety, flexibility, and the opportunity to make a positive impact across a range of welcoming secondary schools.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging English lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Provide general cover across other subject areas when required
• Plan, prepare, and assess learning where applicable
• Maintain high expectations of behaviour and achievement
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet the needs of all learners
• Build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, and parents
• Support schools in maintaining a positive and productive learning environment

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential
• Experience teaching English within UK secondary schools
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities
• Flexible and adaptable approach to teaching
• Commitment to raising standards and supporting pupil achievement
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

Why Choose Supply Teaching?

Supply teaching offers the freedom to choose when and where you work while experiencing a variety of school environments. It’s an excellent way to broaden your experience, develop your skills, and enjoy greater flexibility without compromising on your passion for teaching.

With a growing demand for English Teachers across Wakefield, now is a great time to join New Directions and take advantage of the wide range of opportunities available.

Apply Today

If you’re a qualified English Teacher with QTS looking for flexible teaching opportunities in the Wakefield area, we’d love to hear from you.

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.