Job Title: English Teacher (QTS or ECT)
Location: Taunton
Start Date: January 2026
Salary: £140 – £200 per day (depending on experience)
Working Pattern: Full-time (role types may vary)
Are you an English Teacher looking for a fresh opportunity in Taunton this January?
Are you an ECT ready to build confidence, experience, and make an impact in the classroom?
Do you want access to a range of secondary schools before roles are officially advertised?
TeacherActive is currently welcoming expressions of interest from passionate English Teachers for upcoming roles in secondary schools across Taunton from January 2026. With schools already planning ahead for the new term, this is an ideal time to register and stay ahead of demand within English departments.
Whether you’re seeking a long-term position, flexible supply work, or hoping to step into a permanent role as vacancies arise, we’re keen to support your next move.
This role could be ideal if you:
Hold QTS or are an ECT ready to start or continue your teaching journey
Have strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for English
Are confident teaching engaging lessons across KS3–KS4
Demonstrate effective classroom and behaviour management
Thrive in collaborative, supportive school environments
What’s on offer:
Access to a wide range of upcoming English roles in Taunton
Short-term and long-term opportunities to suit your preferences
Supportive, well-resourced secondary schools
The chance to build experience, relationships, and long-term career prospects
Why work with TeacherActive?
Competitive daily rates paid via PAYE (no umbrella companies or hidden fees)
Free CPD and training through our My-Progression platform
A dedicated consultant available 24/7
£200 referral bonus when you refer another teacher or TA (T&Cs apply)
If you’re a motivated English Teacher interested in January opportunities in Taunton, we’d love to hear from you.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0117 223 2200
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks, and the provision of good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service and can offer a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with competitive rates of pay 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.
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.

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