English Teacher

TeacherActive; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher Pension Scheme

Referral bonus £100 per successful re

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking an English Teacher for roles starting January 2027 in London. This permanent or fixed-term opportunity offers a competitive salary and a supportive school network.

Ideal candidates hold QTS, have strong subject knowledge, and can engage learners across the English Curriculum. UK Right to Work is required; sponsorship is not provided. Apply now to discuss January 2027 positions.

Qualifications

• Hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) with a degree in English or a closely related subject.
• Demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and confident classroom presence.
• Strong communication skills, in writing and speech.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and confident classroom presence across English.
• Set high expectations and support students to reach their full potential.
• Engage learners at all levels within the English curriculum.

Skills

Subject knowledge

Classroom presence

Communication skills

UK Right to Work

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Degree in English or related subject

Job description

English Teacher

London

January 2027

Permanent or Fixed Term

£39,196 to £54,131 per annum

Are you an ECT or experienced English Teacher seeking a permanent or fixed term contract from January 2027?

Do you set high expectations for your student, supporting them to meet their full potential?

Are you a subject specialist who fully engages learners of all levels across the English Curriculum?

At TeacherActive, we understand the impact consistently excellent teaching has on student outcomes. This is why we are already looking to speak with qualified English teachers about roles beginning in January 2027.

Our wide network of mainstream and SEND schools trust us to support their recruitment of engaging, knowledgeable, and qualified teachers with confident classroom presence and clear communication. If this sounds like you, apply today to discuss teaching opportunities for January 2027. For these roles, we are looking for teachers experienced and ECTs interested in permanent and fixed term contracts with salary expectations between M1 to M6.

To be considered for our roles, you will:

• Demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and confident classroom presence
• Hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
• Have a degree in your teaching subject or a closely related subject
• Foster positive relationships with your students, setting and maintaining high expectations
• Demonstrate high standards of professionalism
• Communicate clearly and confidently, verbally and in writing
• Hold UK Right to Work (no sponsorships available)

By engaging with TeacherActive for your next permanent role, you will gain:

• A dedicated permanent recruitment consultant offering individualised, expert support
• Access to all permanent teaching staff benefits provided by the hiring school, including the Teacher Pension Scheme
• Access to a range of schools and roles across our national school network
• Continuous professional development through our free online portal, My-Progression, with new videos added each week
• Access to our referral scheme which allows you to earn a £100 bonus for each successful referral, in line with our terms and conditions
• The security of partnering with a well-established education company with a proven record of service since 2004

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.