English Teacher

Posted 05 May 2026
Salary £150 - 210 per day
LocationLeicester
Job type Temporary
Discipline Secondary School
ReferenceLEIC-ET

Job description

English Teacher (QTS / Instructor)

Location: Leicester
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Until May Half Term (with potential extension to the end of the academic year)

Link3 Recruitment are seeking a committed and enthusiastic English Teacher (QTS or experienced Instructor) to join a secondary school in Leicester on a full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled English specialist looking for an immediate start, with the possibility of continuing through to the end of the academic year.

The Role:

  • Teaching English from Year 7 to Year 12
  • Planning and delivering engaging, high-quality lessons
  • Maintaining positive classroom behaviour and supporting student progress
  • Working collaboratively within the English department and wider school team

Requirements:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a strong English Instructor background
  • English as a specialism
  • Previous experience teaching across secondary schools
  • Experience teaching a range of key stages (KS3–KS5)
  • Strong subject knowledge and effective classroom management skills
  • A professional, reliable, and adaptable approach
  • A valid Right to Work in the UK (verified as part of our safeguarding checks)
  • An Enhanced DBS Check (Child Workforce) or registration on the Update Service
  • Minimum GCSE qualifications (or equivalent) for roles below Cover Supervisor level, with evidence provided

What’s on Offer:

  • Immediate start in a supportive school environment
  • Opportunity to teach across a broad age range
  • Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience)
  • Potential to extend the role until the end of the academic year

If you are an experienced English specialist available to start ASAP and are looking for a rewarding teaching opportunity in Leicester, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience to Hannah@link3recruitment.co.uk