English Teachere in Merthyr Tydfil

TeacherActive; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant team 24/7

Referral scheme

CPD courses & certificates

Competitive pay rates

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking a qualified Secondary English Teacher for Merthyr Tydfil starting September 2026.

You will teach English Language and Literature across KS3 and KS4 in mainstream secondary schools, delivering engaging lessons and monitoring pupil progress. QTS is required, with experience in secondary education and strong classroom management.

Qualifications

• Qualified English teacher with QTS.
• Experience teaching English in secondary education.
• Strong knowledge of English Language and Literature.
• Confident teaching across KS3 and KS4.
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Creative and engaging teaching style.
• Commitment to supporting pupil progress.

Responsibilities

• Teach English Language and Literature across KS3 and KS4.
• Engage secondary pupils and support academic goals.
• Manage a classroom and adapt teaching to pupils of varying abilities.

Skills

QTS

Experience teaching English in a 1ary

Strong knowledge of English Language &

KS3/KS4 teaching confidence

Classroom & behaviour management

Creative & engaging teaching style

Commitment to pupil progress

Job description

Job Title: Secondary English Teacher
Location: Merthyr Tydfil
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £172.98+ per day / dependent on experience and scale

Are you a passionate English Teacher with QTS looking for your next opportunity?

Can you engage secondary pupils in English Language and Literature while supporting them towards their academic goals?

Are you confident managing a classroom and adapting your teaching to pupils with different abilities?

TeacherActive is working with mainstream secondary schools throughout Merthyr Tydfil who are seeking qualified English Teachers for the new academic year.

We are looking for enthusiastic teachers who can confidently teach English Language and Literature across KS3 and KS4, with both flexible and longer-term opportunities available.

The ideal candidate will have:

• QTS
• Experience teaching English within secondary education
• Strong knowledge of English Language and Literature
• Confidence teaching across KS3 and KS4
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
• A creative and engaging teaching style
• A commitment to supporting pupil progress

In return, you will receive:

• Access to a dedicated team of consultants available 24/7
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and conditions apply
• CPD courses and certificates through our My-Progression programme
• Competitive rates of pay
• Referral scheme Earn up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and conditions apply

All staff are paid via PAYE, ensuring the correct deduction of tax and National Insurance contributions, with no hidden administrative charges.

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.