Secondary English Teacher

Are you a passionate English Teacher looking for an exciting opportunity in a supportive secondary school?

TeacherActive are actively recruiting for an inspirational Teacher of English to join the successful department of our fantatsic client School in Swindon from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated teacher to inspire students across Key Stages 3 and 4, with opportunities to teach at Key Stage 5 for the right candidate. The school is committed to providing an engaging and ambitious curriculum, enabling every student to achieve their full potential within a caring and inclusive environment.

The Role

As Teacher of English, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality English lessons.
• Inspire a love of reading, writing and literature across the curriculum.
• Assess, monitor and support student progress to ensure excellent outcomes.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment where all students can succeed.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to continue developing an ambitious English curriculum.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching English within a secondary school setting.
• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for English.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• A commitment to raising achievement and supporting student wellbeing.
• A proactive, reflective approach to professional development.

In Return, You Will Receive

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• Excellent CPD and career development opportunities through The White Horse Federation.
• A collaborative leadership team committed to staff wellbeing and professional growth.

All Applicants Will Need

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to obtain one).
• Two professional references.
• The right to work in the UK.

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary and permanent staffing services.

If you're ready to inspire the next generation of learners, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

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.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

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