English Teacher


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Huddersfield, HD1 3SD
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	21 Sept 2026
Closing date:	21 Oct 2026

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Summary

English Teacher - HuddersfieldLong-Term Opportunities Available | Paid to Scale | Hays EducationLove inspiring the next generation through literature, language and creativity? Looking for your next teaching opportunity?

The new academic year is only just underway, but we're already seeing a familiar trend emerge across Huddersfield secondary schools...The sickness bookings have started.

Last year, Hays Education supported a huge number of schools with long-term English teaching vacancies due to sickness, maternity leave, staff absences and recruitment challenges. Demand was high, and schools often needed quality English teachers at very short notice.With this pattern already beginning again, we're looking to get ahead of the demand by registering and clearing talented English Teachers now, ensuring you're ready to step into exciting long-term opportunities the moment they arise.

Why Apply Now?The best opportunities often go to the teachers who are already fully registered and compliant.By registering with Hays today, you'll be first in line when schools contact us with their urgent long-term vacancies.Whether you're:

An experienced English Teacher

An Early Career Teacher (ECT)

Looking for a new challenge

Returning to teaching

Seeking a route into a permanent position

We would love to hear from you.What You'll Receive✅ Long-term teaching opportunities across Huddersfield✅ Paid to scale from day one✅ Potential permanent opportunities✅ Access to schools working exclusively with Hays✅ Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement✅ Fast-track registration and compliance✅ Flexible opportunities to suit your career goals

The RoleYou'll be teaching English Language and Literature across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering engaging and inspiring lessons that develop students' confidence, communication skills and passion for learning.Schools are seeking teachers who can:

Deliver engaging and inclusive English lessons

Create a positive and purposeful classroom environment

Motivate students of all abilities

Effectively manage behaviour

Raise attainment and encourage a love of reading and writing

Contribute positively to the wider school community

What We're Looking For

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Experience teaching English within UK secondary schools

Strong subject knowledge and classroom practice

Effective behaviour management skills

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Right to work in the UK

Be Ready Before the Rush StartsSchools don't always have weeks to recruit when a teacher goes off sick. Often, they need someone ready to start immediately.That's why we're building our network of outstanding English Teachers now, so when those long-term opportunities arise, you'll be first to hear about them.

The stories are ready to be written. Will your next chapter start here?Apply today or contact Hays Education for a confidential discussion about upcoming English teaching opportunities in Huddersfield and the surrounding areas.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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