English Teacher

A forward-thinking secondary school is seeking a passionate English Teacher for a 1-year maternity cover starting in April, with flexibility for an earlier start. There is potential for the role to move from temporary to permanent for the right candidate.

About the role

You will teach engaging and challenging English lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 (KS5 experience welcomed but not essential), inspiring students to develop strong literacy, analytical, and critical thinking skills. You will work closely within a collaborative department focused on high standards, positive behaviour, and excellent outcomes. Suitable for experienced teachers and confident ECTs.

About the school

The school offers a welcoming and inclusive environment with supportive leadership and a strong team ethos. Staff benefit from excellent professional development opportunities and a culture that values growth, wellbeing, and career progression.

Requirements

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

• QTS
• Strong classroom management
• Experience in teaching English in Secondary Schools

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

• QTS

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 Sam Tinker on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].