Teachers of English

Tradewind Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Teacher of English in Gravesend. This full-time role starts in January 2026 and involves planning and delivering lessons to KS3 and KS4 students. Candidates should hold QTS or equivalent, possess strong subject knowledge, and have a passion for teaching. The agency offers competitive pay, ongoing development opportunities, and promotes individual well-being.

Benefits

Highest rate of pay

Free access to CPD courses

Flexible working options

Employee well-being initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong subject knowledge and passion for teaching English.
• Positive references and Enhanced DBS Disclosure required.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons to KS3 and KS4.
• Collaborate to enhance the English curriculum.
• Inspire curiosity in English literature and language.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Ability to inspire and motivate students

Creative lesson planning

Education

QTS status or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

Role - Teacher of English

Location - Gravesend

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 Gravesend area. The roles are to start in January 2026 and will be until the end of the academic year.

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