Job Title: English Teacher

Location: East London

Start Date: 1 September 2026

Salary: £40,317 to £52,300

Are you an experienced English Teacher seeking a permanent contract from September 2026?

Do you set high expectations for your students, supporting them to meet their full potential?

Are you a confident practitioner who fully engages learners of all levels?

At TeacherActive, we understand the impact high quality teaching has on student outcomes. This is why we have a dedicated permanent recruitment team based in London to support qualified teachers match with the right schools and take the next step in their teaching careers.

We are now seeking an English Teacher to join a community focused school in East London on a full time or part time basis (0.8 FTE possible). This secondary school sets high expectations for both staff and students, promoting academic excellence across all subjects and maintaining good behaviour. Further to this, the English department leads on school-wide literacy and communication initiatives, supporting their students to successfully engage with the world around them.

KS5 English teaching experience is essential for this role. The successful applicant will teach across the full English curriculum from Year 7 through Year 13. The school uses the AQA exam board for GCSE and OCR for A level, therefore curriculum knowledge in these areas would be beneficial. Extracurricular activities are highly encouraged at this school, allowing staff and students to build a positive school community outside of lessons as well.

To be considered for this role, you will:

Demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and confident classroom presence Hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) Have a degree in English or a closely related subject Foster positive relationships with your students, setting and maintaining high expectations Demonstrate high standards of professionalism Communicate clearly and confidently, verbally and in writing Hold UK Right to Work (we are unable to offer skilled worker sponsorship for this role)

By engaging with TeacherActive for this role, you will gain:

A dedicated permanent recruitment consultant offering individualised, expert support Access to a range of schools and roles across our London network Continuous professional development through our free online portal,

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services