English Teacher - United Kingdom

St. Clement's School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK education recruitment agency is seeking a qualified secondary English teacher for a full-time or part-time position in North Devon, starting in September. The role is suitable for both early-career and experienced teachers who are passionate about English. Benefits include excellent CPD opportunities, travel vouchers, and dedicated support from consultants. This opportunity allows teachers to develop their skills and contribute to the school community while enjoying the stunning beaches of the area.

Benefits

Excellent CPD opportunities

Free parking

Travel vouchers

Access to Hays Training Hub with 80,000 courses

Dedicated secondary consultant

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching English within a secondary school setting, including teaching placements.

Responsibilities

• Join a school in the North Devon area on a long-term or permanent basis.
• Support provided throughout the role with regular check-ins.
• Passion for teaching English in a secondary setting.

Skills

Commitment to high standards of teaching

Positive and flexible attitude

Ability to contribute to the wider life of the school

Education

Degree in English or a related subject

Job description

Are you ready for a new adventure?

Coming to the UK is an opportunity to relocate to a diverse and multicultural country that is the gateway to Europe. Not only does the UK have a rich history and many fantastic places to visit, it is also only a short flight from other amazing European cities such as Rome, Paris, Madrid, and Barcelona, as well as the party island of Ibiza and beyond.

Teaching in the UK offers a wealth of opportunities for qualified Canadian teachers looking to expand their horizons.

• Opportunity / Professional growth: There is currently a high demand for teachers and many job opportunities available for newly qualified and experienced teachers with support and progression across all ages. You will have the opportunity to work in different environments, develop your teaching CV, learn new skills and experience personal growth.
• Cultural / Travel Experience: Immerse yourself in a different culture while teaching. The UK’s rich history, vibrant cities, and proximity to Europe make it an exciting place to live and work. With over 90,000 Canadians currently calling the UK home, there are plenty of social networks and groups to support you and give you a taste of home.

Why Hays Education?

• Size – With 33 central offices and over 120 dedicated consultants Hays are uniquely placed to support you within the UK to work and travel to all parts of the country.
• Reach – As the largest education recruitment agency within the UK we currently work with over 2,500 schools and have supported hundreds of candidates in finding roles.
• Available roles – We have over 150 roles currently available across the country.
• Support – As well as our friendly consultants who will support you on a daily basis, we also provide continued support and training through our Hays Hub, a platform that offers CPD‑accredited training, insights and services. We also provide discount codes for shopping and holidays.

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Alternatively, if you are interested in discussing your move to teach in the UK, reach out to:

Email: [e-mail] or [e-mail]. We will be holding a webinar on 22nd May to give you more information and answer all your questions. Register by email as above.

Secondary English teaching opportunity for a fantastic school close to stunning beaches.

Your new company

At Hays Education, we aim to recruit and match teachers to their ideal role. We work with a number of schools across Devon, helping them with their recruitment needs. This includes day‑to‑day supply, long‑term, and permanent roles. As a teacher with Hays, we provide you with all the necessary information and support to ensure you are comfortable with the role you are in, with regular check‑ins from experienced educational consultants. Become a lifelong partner with Hays, and we will help you achieve your career goals.

Your new role

We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified secondary English teacher to join a school in the North Devon area on a long‑term or permanent basis. This is ideally a full‑time position starting in September; a part‑time work pattern would also be considered. The position is suitable for early‑career teachers and qualified teachers with experience teaching English within a secondary setting who are passionate about their specialist subject and value innovation and creativity. You will be fully supported throughout this role and Hays specialist consultants will find you a new position at the end of the contract if necessary.

What you'll need to succeed

• A degree in English or a related subject
• Experience of teaching English within a secondary school setting, which could include teaching placements
• A commitment to high standards of teaching and learning
• A positive and flexible attitude
• A willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school

What you'll get in return

• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Benefit from an internationally accredited pedagogical approach
• Free parking in our staff car park
• Travel vouchers
• Hays Training Hub: Access to over 80,000 training courses, including training pop‑up centres
• Your own dedicated secondary consultant

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up‑to‑date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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