secondary teachers - leeds.

Are you looking for a role where your impact is measured in breakthroughs, not just grades?

Do you have the patience of a saint and the subject knowledge of a professor?

Are you an expert looking for a department that values academic rigour as much as you do?

Ready to make a real difference where it matters most? Join a team that values your expertise and rewards your dedication.

Position: Secondary teacher

Location: Leeds

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Start Date: September 2026

Qualification: PGCE, QTS, SEN experience

Randstad Education is looking for Teachers who want to be more than just educators. We need specialists ready to bridge the attainment gap and drive social mobility, turning classroom learning into real-world opportunity for the next generation.

This is a full time permanent position and you will be required to support five days a week Monday - Friday inline with school hours.

You can easily apply by simply emailing me your CV now to durgakumari.v@randstad.co.uk and I will get back to you soon!

Responsibilities:

• Plan and teach high-quality, engaging lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and (if applicable) 5.
• Use data to monitor student achievement and implement interventions where gaps are identified.
• Guide students through GCSE/A-Level specifications, focusing on exam technique and marking criteria.
• Maintain a focused, respectful classroom culture using the school's behaviour framework.
• Act as a Form Tutor, supporting the social, emotional, and academic well-being of a specific student group.
• Contribute to the development of departmental schemes of work and share best practices with colleagues.

Preferred skills:

• A deep, up-to-date understanding of your specialist subject and its relevant exam boards.
• The ability to adapt complex material for a wide range of abilities, including SEN and EAL students.
• Proficiency in using digital tools like Google Classroom, MS Teams, and interactive whiteboards to enhance learning.
• Competence in using school management systems (e.g., SIMS or Bromcom) to track and report on student data.
• Strong communication and public speaking skills to engage and command a room of young people.

Personal attributes:

• The mental agility to handle the fast-paced, high-pressure environment of a secondary school.
• A genuine ability to connect with teenagers and understand the challenges they face.
• A no excuses approach to student potential and a commitment to closing the attainment gap.
• The flexibility to respond to the changing needs of the classroom and the wider school community.
• A desire for continuous improvement and an openness to pedagogical feedback and coaching.

Please note that this role is unable to offer any Sponsorship at this time.

All candidates will be subject to Randstad Education's child protection and UK eligibility vetting including a DBS check and providing satisfactory references. A DBS on the update service would be a distinct advantage due to the urgent nature of some of these roles.

If you have recent and relevant experience for this position and are immediately available for work then please email me your CV now to durgakumari.v@randstad.co.uk and I will be in touch with you!!

I look forward to hearing from you soon!