English Teacher

Job Title: Teacher of English

Location: Leicester

Salary: 165 - 240 per day

Job Type: Full-Time, Maternity Cover

Start Date: New Term

Clarence Recruitment are seeking a suitably qualified and motivated Teacher of English to cover a period of maternity leave at a secondary school in Leicester. This full-time role begins in the new term and involves teaching English across the full age and ability range. This position would suit an ambitious teacher who is keen to become actively involved in a supportive, energetic, and forward-thinking English department.

The school offers a positive, friendly, and welcoming working environment with a strong focus on staff development.

• Deliver high-quality English lessons across a range of ages and abilities
• Plan, prepare, and assess engaging lessons in line with the curriculum
• Monitor and support pupil progress and attainment
• Maintain positive classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Contribute to the wider work of the English department

Applications are welcomed from teachers of all levels of experience, including:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Unqualified teachers with relevant experience
• ECTs/NQTs
• Teachers returning to the profession after a career break

• Strong subject knowledge in English
• Ability to teach across the full age and ability range
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Clarence Recruitment are highly experienced recruitment specialists operating within the Education Sector. We work with exceptionally talented candidates and place them into outstanding opportunities. As an independent agency, we are agile, responsive, and committed to supporting your career goals. Your consultant, Alan, has over 15 years' experience working across the East Midlands and holds Qualified Teacher Status, providing in-depth knowledge of local schools and the education system.

If you're an English teacher looking for a rewarding maternity cover role in Leicester, apply today. Interviews and placements are moving quickly. We are currently working with numerous vacancies, so if this role is not quite right for you, please send us your CV to discuss other opportunities that may better suit your requirements.

Clarence Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to hold an enhanced DBS check in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2025).