English Teacher

English Teacher – KS3 & KS4

Location: Bristol & surrounding areas
Salary: £130 – £200 per day (dependent on experience)
Start Date: Immediate, Term 5 or September opportunities available
Contract Type: Full-time, long-term or flexible supply roles available

Are you an experienced English Teacher looking for teaching opportunities in Bristol?

Do you hold a CELTA, TEFL, QTS or a degree in English Literature or the English Language?

Are you passionate about helping students develop their confidence in reading, writing and communication?

TeacherActive is currently recruiting dedicated and enthusiastic English Teachers to support secondary schools across Bristol and the surrounding areas.

We are working with a number of welcoming and supportive secondary schools who are seeking English Teachers to deliver engaging lessons across KS3 and KS4. These opportunities include flexible day-to-day supply roles, short-term cover and long-term placements, with schools already planning for Term 5 and September starts.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced teachers or English specialists who are passionate about developing students’ literacy skills, critical thinking and enjoyment of English.

English Teacher Responsibilities

The successful English Teacher will be responsible for:

• Delivering engaging English lessons across KS3 and KS4

• Supporting students in English Language and English Literature

• Planning and delivering creative and structured lessons

• Assessing student progress and supporting academic development

• Maintaining strong classroom management and behaviour expectations

• Creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment

The Ideal English Teacher Will:

• Hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) and/or

• Hold a CELTA or TEFL qualification, or

• Have a degree in English Literature or the English Language

• Have previous teaching experience in a classroom or education setting

• Be confident teaching English to secondary school students (KS3 & KS4)

• Demonstrate strong communication and classroom management skills

• Be passionate about supporting student progress and engagement in English

What TeacherActive Can Offer

• Competitive daily rates paid via PAYE – no umbrella companies or hidden costs

• Flexible teaching opportunities across Bristol secondary schools

• Long-term English teaching roles available for Term 5 and September

• Access to free CPD and training through our My-Progression platform

• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant available 24/7

• £100 referral bonus when you refer another teacher (T&Cs apply)

If you are an English Teacher or English specialist looking for teaching opportunities in Bristol, we would love to hear from you.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0117 223 2200

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration includes ID verification, an enhanced DBS check and professional references.

TeacherActive is proud to deliver exceptional service, with regular external audits confirming our high standards. We are committed to matching the right staff with the right schools.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business 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.