English Teacher

Smart Teachers is seeking a dedicated English Teacher to join a thriving mainstream secondary school on a permanent basis from September 2025.

About the role

• Teaching English across KS3 & KS4
• KS5 experience is preferred but not mandatory
• Planning and delivering engaging lessons in line with the national curriculum
• Assessing and tracking student progress effectivel

About the school

Smart Teachers is working with a vibrant and inclusive secondary school in Hackney, committed to academic excellence and student development. With strong leadership and a collaborative staff team, the school provides an excellent environment for both teaching and learning.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of English Teacher you will:

• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or equivalent
• Experience teaching English at secondary level
• Strong classroom management skills and a passion for student success
• Ability to work collaboratively within a dynamic department

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Suitable teaching experience

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].