Teacher of English. Job in Canterbury Education & Training Jobs

Tradewind Recruitment; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a passionate and creative English Teacher to join secondary schools in the Canterbury area starting January 2026. The role involves planning and delivering engaging lessons, inspiring students, and contributing to curriculum enhancement. Candidates must hold QTS or an equivalent qualification and have the legal right to work in the UK. The position offers competitive pay and access to extensive professional development resources.

Benefits

Highest rate of pay

Free access to CPD courses

Flexible working options

Exceptional service as an Equal Opportunities Employer

Qualifications

• Hold QTS status or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Strong subject knowledge and passion for teaching English.
• Ability to inspire and motivate students to reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons to KS3 and KS4.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the English curriculum.
• Spark curiosity through exploration of English literature.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge in English

Ability to inspire and motivate students

Education

QTS status or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

Role - Teacher of English

Location - Canterbury

Start Date - January 2026 - full time

Salary - MPS1- UPS3 depending on experience

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

The role:

• To 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 Clearances (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!

The 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