English Teacher

Smart Teachers are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational Teacher of English to join a thriving secondary academy in Redbridge from September 2025.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the fastest improving schools in London, with attendance in the top 10% nationally and a strong reputation for academic success and student behaviour. The school is ambitious for all its learners and committed to providing an exceptional curriculum delivered by dedicated subject specialists.

About the school

The school is one of the top 25 fastest improving in London, with attendance in the top 10% nationally. It has a strong reputation for high expectations, excellent student behaviour, and a supportive working environment. Staff benefit from modern facilities, excellent CPD opportunities, and a leadership team committed to manageable workloads and professional growth.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of English Teacher you will:

• Be passionate about English, with the ability to inspire and motivate students across KS3–KS4 (KS5 experience desirable but not essential)
• Be reflective and committed to their own professional development
• QTS
• Demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and a drive for continuous improvement

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Suitable teaching experience

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].