English Teacher

Connex Education; Swindon; On-site; GBP 27,675 - 55,350; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Weekly PAYE pay

Access to professional development courses

Wellbeing programme

Flexible opportunities

Job summary

Connex Education is seeking enthusiastic English Teachers to join secondary schools across Swindon starting September 2026. Whether experienced or ECT, there are flexible opportunities available.

Successful candidates will plan engaging lessons, foster a positive classroom environment, and inspire a love for literature among students. Enjoy competitive pay and resources to support your teaching career.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) preferred.
• Experience in secondary English teaching.
• Passion for inspiring young people.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Inspire a love of reading and writing through interactive teaching.
• Assess and provide feedback to support student progress.
• Develop literacy skills, confidence, and critical thinking.

Skills

Passion for English

Teaching secondary English

Understanding of safeguarding

Commitment to equality and diversity

Education

QTS preferred

Strong secondary English teaching experience

Job description

English Teacher (QTS)

Location: Swindon

Salary: £150 – £300 per day, depending on the role | Weekly PAYE pay

Start Date: September 2026

About the Role

Do you love bringing literature to life, inspiring creative writing, and helping students find their voice? Connex Education is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated English Teachers to join secondary schools across Swindon and the surrounding areas from September 2026. Whether you’re an experienced teacher or an ECT ready to begin your career, we have a range of flexible long-term and short-term opportunities available. From Shakespeare to spoken language, you’ll play a key role in helping students develop confidence in reading, writing, and communication while making a lasting impact in the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment where every student can thrive.
• Inspire a love of reading, writing, and language through creative and interactive teaching.
• Assess, mark, and provide constructive feedback to support student progress and achievement.
• Support students in developing literacy skills, confidence and critical thinking.

Why Join Connex Education?

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies.
• Free access to Classroom Teacher Toolkit, including over 70 professional development courses.
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for today’s classroom.
• Flexible opportunities to suit your lifestyle and career goals.
• Dedicated support with CVs, applications and interviews.

Person Specification

• QTS preferred, although strong secondary English teaching experience will also be considered.
• Passion for English and inspiring young people to achieve their potential.
• Commitment to equality, inclusion and diversity in education.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Protected Characteristics Statement

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values cultural and religious diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability, and all applicants are assessed solely on merit.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023 and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.