English Teacher

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.

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn’t quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.