English Teacher

Monarch Education; Derby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the education sector is seeking a qualified English Teacher for a secondary school in Taunton. The role includes teaching English and potentially Drama and PSE. Candidates who are ECTs or experienced teachers seeking advancement are encouraged to apply. This full-time position offers excellent opportunities for professional development and is ideal for those aspiring to take on more responsibility within a supportive team.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Affinity Academy - continuous learning and development

Refer a Friend Scheme bonus of up to £200

Exclusive vacancies within local Schools and Multi Academy Trusts

Competitive daily rates

Qualifications

• Qualified teachers with QTS or QTLS.
• ECTs are welcome to apply.
• Experience teaching English at KS3, KS4, and KS5.

Responsibilities

• Teach English, Drama, and PSE.
• Support department leadership.
• Demonstrate high standards in teaching.

Skills

Teaching English

Drama

PSE

High quality teaching

Education

QTS

QTLS

Job description

English Teacher

Salary: £160-225 a day

Job Type: Full Time or 0.8 FTE

Contract length: September -December 2025 term (With possibility of 1year Extension)

Monarch Education are representing a school who require a qualified QTS English Teacher also to teach Drama & PSE from September 2025. The role is suitable for ECT or an experienced Teacher looking for a change or step up. The current head of department is keen to find somebody aspiring to take on more responsibility and support with the leadership of the department.

This is a large Secondary school based in Taunton which is close to the motorway. The school has excellent facilities, great transport links and an on-site secure car park.

Qualifications/Experience:

• ECT are welcome to apply
• British trained teachers and overseas trained teachers who have eligibility to work in the UK will be considered
• QTS and QTLS applicants only
• Prior experience teaching English to KS3, KS4 & KS5. KS4 & KS5 advantageous but not essential
• The option to teach drama also available within this role, prior experience advantageous
• You can demonstrate high quality teaching and have the enthusiasm to push for excellent standards in your lessons

The School:

• Graded GOOD in their last Ofsted report
• Developing department with large opportunities for career progression
• All staff have high expectations of achievement and uphold strong moral values
• Large secondary school with good senior management and supportive network for ECT and student teachers
• Great facilities and excellent location for transport links

Monarch Education are proud to be a leading recruitment specialist in the Education industry. We are passionate about our people and the services we provide to our candidates. Working with Monarch Education will give you access too:

• Flexible working opportunities
• Affinity Academy - continuous learning and development!
• A Refer a Friend Scheme giving you a bonus of up to £200
• Exclusive vacancies within local Schools and Multi Academy Trusts
• Competitive daily rates

To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide - please visit our website - About Us - Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)

Monarch Education are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcomes applications regardless of sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief pregnancy and maternity or disability as well as adhering to strict Safeguarding procedures.

Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.