English Teacher

Protocol Education Ltd; Stony Stratford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Secondary English Teacher for a welcoming secondary school in Stratford. The ideal candidate will have QTS, an Enhanced DBS check, and experience teaching English in UK secondary schools. Responsibilities include teaching key stages 3 and 4, planning engaging lessons, and supporting diverse pupils. This is a temporary position with the potential for permanence, offering competitive pay and ongoing support.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Ongoing support from a consultant

Access to free CPD

Roles aligning with preferences

Qualifications

• Experience teaching English in a UK secondary school.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is essential.
• A positive, professional approach is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach English across KS3 and KS4.
• Plan engaging and well-structured lessons.
• Support pupils of mixed abilities.

Skills

Strong classroom presence

Clear behaviour management

Passion for English

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Secondary English Teacher – Stratford

Location: Stratford, East London
Subject: English
Start: ASAP or next term

We’re working with a welcoming secondary school in Stratford who are looking for a confident and committed English Teacher to join their team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who loves their subject, enjoys building strong relationships with pupils, and wants to make a real impact in the classroom.

The role:

• Teaching English across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 opportunities may be available)
• Planning engaging, well-structured lessons that bring texts to life
• Supporting pupils of mixed abilities to build confidence and progress
• Working collaboratively with a supportive English department
• Maintaining high standards of behaviour and learning

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (essential)
• Experience teaching English in a UK secondary school
• Strong classroom presence and clear behaviour management
• A positive, professional approach and genuine passion for English

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Access to free CPD and training opportunities
• Roles that match your preferences, values, and strengths

If you’re an English teacher looking for your next role in Stratford, we’d love to chat and share more details.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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