English Teacher

TeacherActive Ltd; Hemington; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

CPD Courses and certificates

Market leading pay rates

Referral scheme £200

PAYE payroll and tax clarity

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is recruiting an English Teacher for a mainstream secondary school in Castle Donington. The role is a full-time, on-site contract starting December 2026, covering KS3 and KS4 with GCSE exam preparation responsibilities.

You will deliver engaging lessons, manage classes effectively and follow the school’s schemes of learning to drive strong results. The post offers a competitive daily rate (£168 to £261), support from a dedicated consultant team, and access to CPD.

Qualifications

• QTS with English specialism (ECTs welcomed)
• Experience teaching English up to Key Stage 4
• Excellent classroom management

Skills

English teaching

KS3/KS4 experience

QTS

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a well-known and well-respected mainstream secondary school based in Castle Donington, Leicestershire. The school is a well-respected secondary school with a community feel. The school boasts fantastic facilities and offers opportunities both inside and outside of lessons to promote students’ engagement, to help them flourish personally and academically.

English Teacher

The school is looking to take on an English Teacher on a full-time, long term contract starting this December 2026. The successful applicant will be working across both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, including exam preparation for GCSE’s. The role will be paramount in helping students achieve excellent results in the subject, whilst following and implementing the schemes of learning.

Job Details

Company: TeacherActive Ltd

Salary: £168 to £261 a day

Hours: Full-time

Location: Castle Donington

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 1 Oct 2026

Closing date: 31 Oct 2026

Start Date: December 2026

Candidate Requirements

• QTS with English specialism (ECTs are also welcomed)
• Experience teaching English up to Key Stage 4
• Excellent classroom management

Benefits & Support

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £200 when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply*
• Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

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.

Credentials

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

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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