Qualified English Teacher

Job Title: English Teacher
Location: Taunton, Somerset
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: Paid to Scale from Day One (MPS/UPS)

Are you an English Teacher looking for a school where you'll feel genuinely valued from your very first day?

Would you love to teach in a friendly, welcoming environment with fantastic resources that allow you to spend less time planning and more time doing what you do best?

Are you ready to join a supportive secondary school that believes in a healthy work-life balance and invests in the wellbeing of its staff?

TeacherActive is delighted to be working in partnership with a wonderful secondary school in Taunton that is seeking an enthusiastic English Teacher to join their dedicated team from September 2026 on a permanent basis. This is a school where staff genuinely enjoy coming to work, with a warm, welcoming culture, approachable leadership team and colleagues who are always willing to support one another. Well-resourced classrooms and high-quality teaching materials mean planning can be kept to a minimum, giving teachers more time to focus on delivering engaging lessons while maintaining an excellent work-life balance.

The successful English Teacher will join a collaborative and passionate English department, teaching English across KS3 and KS4 on a permanent, full-time basis. Whether you're an experienced English Teacher or an Early Career Teacher, you'll benefit from excellent mentoring, supportive leadership and the opportunity to develop your career within a school that truly values its staff and recognises the importance of teacher wellbeing.

The successful English Teacher will have:

• QTS with an English specialism (ECTs are warmly encouraged to apply)
• Experience teaching English across KS3 and KS4
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
• The ability to deliver engaging, creative and differentiated lessons
• A passion for inspiring young people through English
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a supportive team

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A permanent teaching position from September 2026
• Paid to your full Teacher Pay Scale from day one
• A genuinely welcoming and supportive school community where staff wellbeing is a priority
• Fantastic teaching resources and established schemes of work, helping to reduce planning time and improve work-life balance
• A friendly, experienced English department that shares ideas and supports one another
• Excellent CPD and genuine opportunities for career progression
• Modern, well-equipped classrooms and an environment where you can focus on delivering outstanding teaching
• The opportunity to make a real difference within a school where you'll be appreciated and supported every step of the way

If you're an English Teacher looking for more than just another teaching job, this could be the perfect opportunity. Join a school where you'll be welcomed into a genuinely kind and supportive team, have access to fantastic resources, and enjoy a healthier work-life balance without compromising on the quality of education you deliver.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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