Teacher Of English

Tradewind Recruitment; Brompton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational staffing agency is seeking a creative English Teacher for secondary schools in Gillingham, starting in January 2026. The role includes planning engaging lessons and collaborating with colleagues to enhance the curriculum. Candidates should have QTS status and a passion for teaching English. Flexible work options and continued professional development are available.

Benefits

Highest rate of pay

Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses

Flexibility in working arrangements

Supportive employer with a focus on well-being

Qualifications

• Hold QTS status or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Have strong subject knowledge and a passion for teaching English.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging and creative English lessons to KS3 and KS4 students.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the English curriculum.
• Spark curiosity and critical thinking through English literature.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Ability to inspire and motivate students

Passion for teaching English

Education

QTS status or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

Role

Teacher of English

Location

Gillingham

Start Date

January 2026 – full time (until July 2026)

Salary

MPS1 – UPS3 depending on experience

Tradewind Recruitment are seeking creative English Teachers to work in a range of secondary schools in the Gillingham and surrounding area. The roles are to start in January and will be until the end of the academic year – July 2026.

The role

• Plan and deliver engaging and creative English lessons to KS3 and KS4 students
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the English curriculum and enrich the educational experiences of the students
• Spark curiosity and critical thinking through the exploration of English literature and language

Requirements

• Hold QTS status or equivalent teaching qualification
• Have strong subject knowledge and a passion for teaching English
• Have the ability to inspire and motivate students to reach their full potential
• Hold or be willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearance (if applicable) and professional reference checks
• CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible
• Legal right to work in the UK

If you're looking to join a team of dedicated educators and become a driving force in shaping the future of the students then apply today!

Benefits of joining Tradewind Recruitment

• Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
• Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College
• Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you – daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions available local to you
• Your well-being matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer 5 times!

We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer.