Job description
Job Title: English Teacher
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Contract Type: Temporary, Full Time, Part-Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026
Salary Scale: £168.80 – £261.79 per day
Are you a passionate and inspiring English Teacher looking for your next teaching opportunity? Do you have the ability to foster a love of reading, writing, and literature while helping students develop the confidence and communication skills they need to succeed?
GSL Education are currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated English Teachers to work in secondary schools across Scarborough and the surrounding areas. Whether you are seeking day-to-day supply, long-term placements, or a permanent position, we can help you find a role that suits your experience, availability, and career ambitions.
As an English Teacher, you will deliver engaging lessons that inspire students to explore English Language and Literature, develop critical thinking skills, and achieve their academic potential. You will have the opportunity to work in a variety of supportive school environments, making a positive impact on learners of all abilities.
As an English Teacher, you will:
- Plan and deliver engaging English Language and English Literature lessons in line with the national curriculum.
- Differentiate teaching strategies to meet the needs of students with varying abilities and learning needs.
- Assess, monitor, and provide constructive feedback to support student progress and achievement.
- Create a positive classroom environment that promotes excellent behaviour, participation, and respect.
- Prepare students for internal assessments and GCSE examinations.
- Contribute to departmental planning, curriculum development, and wider school initiatives where appropriate.
English Teacher Minimum Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
- Experience teaching English within a secondary school setting.
- Strong subject knowledge of English Language and English Literature.
- Excellent classroom management, communication, and organisational skills.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).
Why Work with GSL Education?
- Competitive daily rates of pay, with long-term placements paid to scale from day one.
- Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability and career goals.
- Access to short-term, long-term, and permanent positions.
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.
- The chance to gain valuable experience across a range of secondary school settings.
If you are an enthusiastic English Teacher looking for your next opportunity in Scarborough, we would love to hear from you.
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 providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
For more information or to register your interest in ‘English Teacher’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Scarborough.