Connex - East Midlands
Connex Education are recruiting for the following exciting opportunity:
Job Title: Teacher of English Literature
Location: Derby
Start Date June 2026
Duration: TBC (Min of one term, longer potentially)
Shift Pattern: Full Time
Salary: Teacher Pay Scale Compliant
School Details:
As of 2022, this school has held a ‘Good’ grading with Ofsted, reporting on the pride that the pupils have in their school, and the wholesale transformation from where the school was just a few years ago. What was once a challenging and intense environment is now recognised as a much better organised and inviting place of learning. Resources have been greatly improved and the new regime have instilled a sense of camaraderie.
Vacancy Details:
- Teacher of English Literature
- Full time hours
- Lesson planning, lesson delivery and marking of pupils work required
- Working with KS3 and KS4 pupils
Candidate Requirements:
To be considered for this role candidates must have / be able to demonstrate:
- Holding Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) proven by providing your Teacher Reference Number
- Experience of working as a teacher in a British curriculum school for a minimum of two terms since obtaining QTS.
- Experience of teaching English Literature is mandatory. Teachers of English Language, or English as a Foreign Language only will not be considered for this role
- Full enhanced DBS certificate
- Completion of the Connex Education Onboarding Process
- The ability to show a genuine desire and passion for working as a teacher.
- A minimum of 2 school based references
What we can offer:
The School:
- An established department with a supporting HoD and peers
- Completed schemes of work and a robustly designed curriculum
- Dedicated ‘outside of classroom’ support for pupils requiring individual attention and academic/behavioural support
- Optional continued CPD via the schools dedicated training and coaching provider
Connex Education:
- Competitive rates of pay, ALWAYS paid directly from Connex Education and NEVER via umbrella companies / outsourced payroll.
- Access to work at large numbers of schools within academy trusts that work EXCLUSIVELY with Connex Education and NO other agencies.
- Exceptional personalised support and service from dedicated education sector recruitment professionals.
- Industry leading FREE CPD covering anything and everything education sector based via our Academize training platform.
- Access and auto entry into our frequent competitions and prize draws.
- Additional earning opportunities via our generous Refer a Friend scheme, details of which can be found here – https://connex-education.com/referrals/refer-a-colleague/
How to Apply:
If you feel you fit this criteria and you are interested in this role, or would like to discuss any other opportunities with us, please apply today.
Protected characteristics statement
All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone. Pay rate is based on qualification and experience.
Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation.
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.