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: £32,916 – £51,048 per annum (MPS/UPS)
Inspire a passion for English and empower young people to become confident readers, writers, and communicators!
GSL Education are currently recruiting for a creative, dedicated, and enthusiastic English Teacher to work across secondary schools in Scarborough and the surrounding areas.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator who is committed to delivering engaging English lessons that develop students' literacy, analytical thinking, and communication skills. Whether you are an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT), you will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on learners and help them achieve their academic potential.
About the Role:
As an English Teacher, you will teach English Language and Literature across Key Stages 3 and 4, creating engaging lessons that encourage creativity, critical thinking, and a love of reading. You will foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment where every student is challenged to achieve their best.
Core Responsibilities of the English Teacher:
- Plan and deliver engaging English Language and Literature lessons across KS3 and KS4
- Adapt teaching strategies to meet the needs of learners with varying abilities
- Assess student progress and provide timely, constructive feedback
- Prepare students for internal assessments and external examinations
- Maintain high standards of behaviour and promote a positive learning environment
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to enhance student achievement and curriculum delivery
As the Ideal English Teacher, You Should Have:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) or an equivalent teaching qualification
- Experience teaching English within a secondary school setting
- Strong subject knowledge of English Language and Literature
- Excellent classroom management and communication skills
- Ability to inspire, engage, and motivate students of all abilities
- A proactive, organised, and collaborative approach to teaching and learning
To Work with GSL Education, You Must:
- Have the right to work in the UK
- Provide an up-to-date CV with relevant reference information covering the last 2 years
- Have recent experience teaching within an educational setting
- Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one
If you are a passionate English Teacher looking to make a positive impact across secondary schools in Scarborough, we welcome your application.
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.