English Teacher

English Teacher Location: Leicester Salary: £179 - £253 a day Contract: Temp and Rolling Start Date: ASAP Clarence Recruitment is working with a highly regarded secondary school in Leicester to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated English Teacher. This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful English department and inspire students through the study of English Language and English Literature across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the opportunity to teach Key Stage 5 for the right candidate. The successful applicant will be passionate about literacy, communication, and fostering a love of reading and writing. The school offers a supportive leadership team, excellent professional development opportunities, and a strong commitment to academic achievement and student wellbeing. The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Have experience teaching English at secondary level
• Be confident delivering both English Language and English Literature
• Demonstrate strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Be passionate about raising literacy standards and student achievement
• Have the ability to engage and inspire learners of all abilities
• Show commitment to achieving excellent outcomes for students
• Be an effective communicator and collaborative team member

What We Offer

• A supportive and inclusive school environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A well-resourced English department
• Strong leadership and mentoring support
• Competitive salary in line with MPS/UPS
• Ongoing support from Clarence Recruitment throughout the recruitment process Whether you are an experienced English Teacher or an ambitious ECT looking to begin your teaching career in a supportive school, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today as the school is looking to appoint immediately and interviews will be arranged shortly. Clarence Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Your Consultant

Alan, your dedicated consultant, has over 15 years of experience working within the education sector. As a qualified teacher (QTS) himself, he has extensive knowledge of local schools and a strong understanding of the challenges faced in today's classrooms.

Whether you are seeking your next teaching opportunity or would like to discuss the current market, Alan is always happy to help. Please feel free to get in touch for a confidential discussion about the roles available.

Safeguarding & Compliance Statement

Clarence Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, vulnerable adults, and patients. We expect all applicants to share this commitment.

All placements are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including DBS clearance, identity verification, right to work checks, references, qualifications, and professional registrations where applicable.

For education roles, checks are completed in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance. For healthcare and medical positions, compliance processes meet Employment Check Standards, CQC requirements, and relevant safeguarding legislation.

Clarence Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating safe and supportive environments across the education, healthcare, and corporate sectors