Secondary Teachers - QTS Required

Secondary School Teacher - Permanent & Supply Opportunities

Location: West Yorkshire

Contract: Permanent, Long-Term, Short-Term & Day-to-Day Supply Opportunities

Hours: Monday to Friday

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: Competitive - dependent on role, experience and school

Please note: These opportunities are for qualified teachers only. Applicants must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and have previous experience teaching within a UK secondary school.

About the Role

NextGen Teachers are actively recruiting qualified Secondary School Teachers with QTS across all subjects for a range of opportunities throughout West Yorkshire.

We are currently working with schools looking for teachers for both permanent positions and flexible supply work, including day-to-day, short-term and long-term placements.

Opportunities are available across Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Huddersfield, Halifax, Kirklees and surrounding areas, with roles across a wide range of subjects and year groups.

Whether you're looking for a permanent position for September, want the flexibility of supply, or are open to exploring different opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

Subjects We Recruit For

We recruit teachers across all secondary subjects, including:

• English
• Mathematics
• Science
• History
• Geography
• Modern Foreign Languages
• Religious Education
• Computing / IT
• Design & Technology
• Art
• Music
• Physical Education
• Business Studies
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Humanities
• And many more

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and effective lessons within your subject specialism
• Plan and prepare lessons in line with curriculum requirements
• Adapt teaching to meet the needs of different learners
• Create a positive, inclusive and well-managed classroom environment
• Manage behaviour confidently and consistently
• Assess and monitor pupil progress where required
• Support the academic, social and emotional development of pupils
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and school leaders
• Follow school policies, safeguarding procedures and expectations
• Maintain high standards of teaching and ensure continuity of learning

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - mandatory
• Previous experience teaching within a UK secondary school
• A recognised subject specialism
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A genuine passion for teaching and supporting young people
• Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Please do not apply if:

• You do not hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• You are an unqualified teacher, cover supervisor or teaching assistant
• You have not previously taught within a UK secondary school

If you're a qualified Secondary School Teacher with QTS and you're considering a permanent role or supply work across West Yorkshire, we'd love to hear from you.

Please email your CV to charlotte@nextgenteachers.co.uk or apply directly to this advert.

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