English Teacher

Smart Teachers are recruiting for an ambitious and dedicated English Teacher to join a high-performing secondary school in East London on a permanent basis.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a successful and well-established English department, known for delivering strong academic outcomes and fostering a love of literature and language across Key Stages 3–5.

About the school

• High-achieving secondary school within a leading Multi-Academy Trust
• Consistently strong GCSE and A-level results
• Outstanding behaviour and attitudes to learning
• Excellent facilities and a well-resourced English department
• Strong emphasis on staff development and career progression

Requirements

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

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Strong subject knowledge in English Language and Literature
• Ability to teach across KS3–KS5 (A-level desirable)
• A passion for raising attainment and inspiring students
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills

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].