Secondary Teacher

Job Title: Secondary Teacher

Location: Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT)

Start Date: Immediate

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

About the Role

TeacherActive is delighted to partner with a mainstream secondary school in the RCT area, renowned for high standards and a commitment to the success of all learners. The school offers a challenging and enriching curriculum, fostering a passion for heritage alongside academic excellence. It provides an inclusive environment where additional learning needs are prioritised, with a strong emphasis on experiential learning and creativity to support the holistic development of every pupil.

We are seeking motivated, qualified Secondary Teachers who demonstrate excellent behaviour management, creativity, and a nurturing approach, with the ability to teach English to a high standard. As part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team, you will help deliver an innovative curriculum that inspires a love of learning while maintaining high expectations for all pupils.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and effective lessons in English and other subjects as required.
• Maintain exemplary classroom and behaviour management to foster a positive learning environment.
• Plan and assess learning in line with the Curriculum for Wales framework and school policies.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and implement innovative teaching strategies.
• Support pupils’ holistic development by encouraging creativity and experiential learning.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• PGCE or PCET qualifications will also be considered.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Familiarity with the Curriculum for Wales framework and assessment criteria.
• The ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to diverse learners.

What We Offer

• Access to a dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support a seamless onboarding process.
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme (terms and conditions apply).
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses and certificates via the My-Progression platform.
• Competitive, market-leading rates of pay.
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – earn up to £200 for referring a friend (terms and conditions apply).

About Me

My name is Tom. I am a Recruitment Consultant with over eight years of teaching experience and six years in senior management roles within primary schools across London and South Wales. I am passionate about education and committed to supporting candidates in securing the most suitable roles. I focus on building strong relationships and upskilling staff to provide outstanding support to schools and pupils. I take pride in placing high-quality professionals in roles where they can truly thrive.

Additional Information

All staff are employed on a PAYE basis, ensuring correct Tax and National Insurance deductions with no hidden administration fees.

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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.

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.