Job description

English Teacher

Location: York
Salary: £32,916 – £51,048 per annum
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: January 2026

GSL Education are recruiting an enthusiastic English Teacher to support pupils’ literacy and communication skills within a secondary school in York.

About the School

The school places strong emphasis on reading, writing and oracy, with a supportive English department that values creativity and inclusive teaching approaches.

English Teacher Responsibilities

  • Teach English Language and Literature at KS3 and KS4.

  • Deliver engaging and structured lessons.

  • Assess progress and support exam preparation.

  • Promote positive behaviour and high expectations.

  • Support whole-school literacy initiatives.

Requirements

  • QTS with English specialism.

  • Experience teaching secondary English.

  • Strong communication and organisation skills.

  • Passion for inclusive education.

  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

GSL Education is an ethical, independent recruitment agency which aims to provide quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout East and North Yorkshire.

If you would like to apply for the position of English Teacher, please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. Alternatively, please visit the GSL Education official website to apply online.