English Teacher
Education Details
Job Description
English Lecturers / Teachers – A Level, GCSE & Functional Skills
Location: West Midlands
Contract: Full-time / Part-time / Temporary & Permanent opportunities
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Start Date: ASAP / September starts available
We are currently recruiting English Lecturers and Teachers across the West Midlands to deliver A Level, GCSE, and Functional Skills English within schools and FE colleges. Whether you specialise in academic pathways or resit provision, we have opportunities to suit your experience.
The Role
You will deliver high-quality English teaching across A Level, GCSE, and/or Functional Skills, supporting learners to achieve strong outcomes and progress into further education, apprenticeships, or employment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Plan and deliver engaging English lessons across your specialism
- Teach A Level, GCSE and/or Functional Skills English
- Differentiate lessons to support mixed-ability and resit learners
- Assess progress and provide clear, constructive feedback
- Support learners with exam preparation, coursework, and confidence building
- Contribute to curriculum delivery and departmental success
- Maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment
Essential Requirements
- QTS, QTLS, PGCE, or equivalent teaching qualification
- Experience teaching A Level, GCSE or Functional Skills English
- Strong subject knowledge (Language and/or Literature)
- Excellent classroom management and communication skills
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)
Desirable
- Experience within Further Education or Sixth Form settings
- Strong results with GCSE resit learners
- Ability to teach across multiple levels (FS, GCSE, A Level)
What's on Offer
- Opportunities across high-performing schools and FE colleges
- Flexible working options (permanent, temporary, part-time)
- Competitive pay rates and salary packages
- Supportive departments and leadership teams
- Access to modern facilities and teaching resources
- Ongoing CPD and career progression opportunities
Ready to Apply?
If you're a passionate English Teacher looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch to explore suitable roles.
What's on Offer
- Flexible working options
- Competitive pay rates and salary packages
- Supportive departments and leadership teams
- Access to modern facilities and teaching resources
- Ongoing CPD and career progression opportunities
Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.
Your Recruitment Consultant
Hugo Taylor
Recruitment Consultant
Requirements
- QTS
- QTLS
- PGCE
- Experience teaching A Level, GCSE or Functional Skills English
- Strong subject knowledge (Language and/or Literature)
- Excellent classroom management and communication skills
- Enhanced DBS
Benefits
- • Flexible working options
- • Competitive pay rates and salary packages
- • Supportive departments and leadership teams
- • Access to modern facilities and teaching resources
- • Ongoing CPD and career progression opportunities