At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach KS3 and KS4 subjects, inspiring students in various disciplines.
- Company: Protocol Education focuses on matching teachers with supportive schools in Leeds.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible work options, and free access to CPD training.
- Other info: This is a temporary position with potential for permanent roles later.
- Why this job: Join welcoming secondary schools that value your teaching expertise this September.
- Qualifications: Must hold QTS or be on track to achieve it, with experience in KS3 and KS4.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Secondary Teachers Wanted in Leeds | September Start 2026
Ready for a role that makes Sundays feel a little less… Sunday-ish? Let's be honest. You've spent years perfecting your craft. You've survived parents' evenings, mastered behaviour management, marked more books than you'd care to count, and somehow still manage to make learning exciting. Now it's your turn.
Whether you're an experienced teacher looking for a fresh challenge, an ECT ready to find your feet, or a subject specialist searching for a school that genuinely values what you bring to the classroom, we've got opportunities waiting across Leeds this September. And not just any opportunities. We're working with welcoming secondary schools looking for brilliant teachers in:
- English
- Maths
- Science (Biology, Chemistry & Physics)
- Geography
- History
- Computing & Business
- MFL
- Creative Arts
- PE
- RE
- …and more.
Recent Leeds vacancies show particularly strong demand across Science, Maths, English, Geography and Humanities roles.
What's in it for you?
- Schools you'll actually want to work in: Think supportive leadership teams, collaborative departments, well-resourced classrooms and colleagues who'll save you a seat in the staffroom.
- Roles that fit your life: Permanent positions, Long-term contracts, Flexible supply work, Full-time and part-time opportunities.
- Competitive pay: Daily rates and salaries that reflect your experience and expertise.
- Career progression: Want to lead a department? Take on additional responsibility? Explore a new school environment? Let's find the role that gets you there.
We'd love to hear from you if you:
- Hold QTS (or are on track to achieve it)
- Have experience teaching KS3 and KS4 (KS5 is a bonus)
- Can inspire, motivate and challenge young people
- Believe great teaching changes lives
- Fancy working somewhere that appreciates what you do
Why join Protocol Education?
Because job hunting shouldn't feel like a second full-time job. When you work with us, you'll get:
- Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella company headaches
- FREE access to our online CPD Academy
- A dedicated consultant who actually listens
- Opportunities across mainstream, SEND and alternative provisions
- Quick, straightforward registration
- Referral rewards for recommending friends
- FREE Thrive training available to help you stand out to schools and strengthen your classroom practice
Leeds Secondary Schools Are Recruiting Now
September might feel ages away, but school leaders are already securing teaching talent for the new academic year. Schools across Leeds are actively advertising September starts in core and foundation subjects, with opportunities for both ECTs and experienced teachers. So if you're thinking about a move, now's the perfect time to get ahead of the rush.
Your Next Classroom Could Be Waiting
Imagine walking into September knowing you've found:
- A school that backs you
- Students you can genuinely make an impact with
- Colleagues who have your back
- A role that reminds you why you became a teacher in the first place
Sound good? Apply today and let's find you a teaching role that feels like the right fit, not just another vacancy.
Teaching job? Sorted. Send your CVs to Aniket.mistry@protocol-education.com OR call me on 0113 541 7185
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.
Secondary Teachers - September - Leeds employer: Protocol Education Ltd
Protocol Education offers weekly PAYE pay and a dedicated consultant for support. Located in Leeds, they provide free online safeguarding training and have strong connections with local schools seeking talented teachers.
