English Teacher
- location Waltham Forest
- contract type Full-time
- contract terms Long-term
- salary £37,870 to £56,154 per year
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- Apply by 16 November 2025
- Job start 03 Nov 2025
- Job end Ongoing
We are looking for a confident and adaptable English Teacher to join a dynamic secondary school in London. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher or newly qualified teacher who is flexible and able to engage students across Key Stage 3 and 4.
About the role
We are seeking a passionate and adaptable Supply English Teacher to join a vibrant secondary school in London. In this role, you will deliver engaging lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, ensuring students remain motivated and supported in their learning. You will follow existing schemes of work and resources, while also bringing your own creativity and expertise to the classroom. This is an excellent opportunity for teachers who thrive in dynamic environments and are committed to helping students achieve their full potential.
About the school
The school is a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in London, committed to providing high-quality education and fostering a positive learning environment. With a strong focus on academic achievement, personal development, and creativity, the school supports students to reach their full potential. Staff benefit from a collaborative and supportive culture, with excellent resources and opportunities to make a real impact on students’ learning and growth.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of English Teacher you will:
- Qualified teacher status (QTS) or equivalent
- Strong subject knowledge in English (KS3 & KS4)
- Excellent classroom management skills
- Flexibility and ability to adapt to different year groups and class dynamics
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].