English Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an English Teacher for Bristol Secondary Schools. This role involves inspiring students and managing classroom behaviour effectively. Qualified candidates must hold QTS or relevant teaching experience. Flexible working options are available, with pay ranging from £130-£260 per day. Applicants will receive support for clearances and references. Join us to make a meaningful impact in education!

Benefits

Access to 2,500 CPD courses

Flexibility in working hours

Competitive pay rates

Qualifications

• Hold QTS status or have relevant experience teaching young people.
• Must provide professional reference checks.
• Legal right to work in the UK required.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and engage students aged 11-18 in English.
• Build strong relationships and act as a positive role model.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively.

Skills

Passion for education

Classroom management

Engagement with students

Creativity in lesson delivery

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree in English

Job description

English Teacher – Bristol Secondary Schools

Do you have a passion for English and education? Are you enthusiastic about inspiring young people to develop their confidence and creativity in English Language and Literature? Tradewind Recruitment are looking for qualified English Teachers or English Cover Supervisors to work in secondary schools across Bristol.

The ideal candidates will either hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), be experienced English Tutors, or have a degree in English and be considering a career in teaching.

These exciting opportunities are available from November 2025, with both short-term and long-term placements to suit your availability. We work with a wide range of secondary schools in Bristol.

Key Information

• Roles available from as soon as possible
• Flexible work offered from 2-5 days per week
• Working hours: 8.30am-3.30pm, weekdays only
• Pay between £130-£260 per day, depending on experience and role (to be discussed individually following your CV submission)
• Opportunities to move on to direct school contracts in the future

We are looking for people who

• Have a passion for education and the English language
• Can inspire and engage students aged 11-18 through reading, writing, and discussion
• Build strong relationships and act as a positive role model
• Are able to manage classroom behaviour calmly and effectively
• Bring enthusiasm, empathy, and creativity to lessons

Essential Requirements

• Hold QTS status or have relevant experience teaching to young people
• Hold an enhanced DBS Disclosure and provide overseas police clearances (if applicable). If not, still apply – we can help you with this!
• Provide professional reference checks (completed on your behalf)
• CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible
• Hold the legal right to work in the UK

If you're ready to make an impact as an English Teacher in Bristol, we want to hear from you! Your income matters: we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and provide you with the best possible advice. Your development matters: we offer free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars, and resources via the incredible National College. Your flexibility matters: we tailor the working week to you – daily supply, long‑term contracts and permanent positions all available, all local to you. Your wellbeing matters: we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for four years running.

We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Apply now! For further information about English teaching roles in the Bristol area, contact Tom on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).