Academics are actively recruiting for a knowledgeable and motivated English teacher for one of our well-regarded secondary schools in the Pontefract area.

Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.

This will be for a January 2026 start and will run until Easter, with the possibility of an extension until the end of the academic year.

In previous OFSTED reports they have been praised for having a passion to support student development and for having effective systems in place for staff to air their views, staff also feel supported within the management of their workload.

About the role: Your role as an English teacher will involve teaching language and literature across key stages 3 and 4.

Share your extensive knowledge of English and help drive high results for those completing their GCSE's and A levels.

Key responsibilities: Collaborate and share ideas with other teachers in the department Provide support to students and assist them as they approach the exam period Demonstrate strong behaviour management as well as subject knowledge Required attributes: An English degree along with qualified teaching status (QTS) High Level communication skills along with strong behaviour management.

Be passionate about English and be engaging with the students.

Benefits: Weekly pay every Friday through PAYE Paid to scale from day 1 Be represented by one of our experienced and dedicated consultants Additional courses such as safeguarding free of charge! With over 20 branches across the country, Academics have a strong reputation in the education recruitment industry specialising in long term and day to day supply, we pride ourselves on delivering continuity in the classroom. xehkeey

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, please apply today!