Secondary Teacher

Job Title: Secondary Teacher

Location: Cardiff

Start Date: Immediate

Salary: £172.98 per day or to scale, depending on the school and role.

Are you?

• Accredited with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)?
• Experienced in teaching within secondary schools?
• Confident in delivering lessons across a broad range of subjects and disciplines?
• Passionate about making a positive difference in every pupil’s life?
• Skilled in effective behaviour and classroom management?
• Adaptable and confident in covering a wide variety of lessons within secondary education?

About the School

TeacherActive is delighted to partner with a mainstream secondary school in Cardiff renowned for maintaining high standards and championing the success of all learners. The school’s ethos centres on rigorous curriculum expectations, a strong appreciation of heritage, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

The school offers an engaging and inclusive curriculum designed to inspire every pupil, with particular focus on supporting those with additional learning needs. It prioritises experiential learning and creativity to nurture the holistic development of each child.

The Role

We are seeking motivated, qualified secondary teachers who demonstrate excellent behaviour management skills, a creative and nurturing approach, and the ability to deliver outstanding English teaching. Successful candidates will collaborate within a forward-thinking team to deliver an innovative and distinctive curriculum.

You will uphold high expectations for all pupils and foster a lifelong passion for learning.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• PGCE or PCET qualifications will also be considered.
• Outstanding classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Familiarity with the Curriculum for Wales framework and its standards.
• Strong understanding of planning and assessment processes.

What We Offer

• Support from a dedicated team of consultants, available 24/7 to ensure a seamless onboarding experience.
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme (Terms and Conditions apply).
• Access to CPD courses and certification via the My-Progression platform.
• Competitive, market-leading rates of pay.
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – earn up to £200 for recommending a friend (Terms and Conditions apply).

About Me

My name is Tom, a Recruitment Consultant with over eight years’ experience as a teacher and six years in senior management across primary schools in London and South Wales. I am passionate about education and committed to supporting candidates in securing the best opportunities. I prioritise building strong relationships and upskilling staff to provide exceptional support to schools and pupils. I take pride in placing high-calibre professionals within my schools.

All staff are employed on a PAYE basis, ensuring the correct deduction of tax and National Insurance contributions, with no hidden administration fees deducted from your earnings.

If you are interested in this opportunity or wish to explore other roles, please click ‘apply’ now, and I will contact you to discuss the next steps.

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.