Unqualified English Teacher

Are you passionate about English and eager to inspire the next generation of learners? A dynamic and inclusive secondary school in Tower Hamlets is seeking an enthusiastic Unqualified English Teacher to support their English department.

About the role

As an Unqualified English Teacher you will:

• Deliver pre-planned English lessons to classes in the absence of the teacher.
• Support students in their learning, ensuring they stay on task and meet lesson objectives.
• Encourage engagement and participation in English language and literature activities.
• Manage classroom behavior in line with the school’s behavior policies.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment.

About the school

Smart Teachers are working with a thriving, large secondary school in Tower Hamlets, committed to delivering exceptional education and fostering a love for learning. With a supportive leadership team, modern facilities, and a strong emphasis on academic excellence, our school provides a dynamic environment where both staff and students excel.

Requirements

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

• Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured English lessons
• Assess, monitor, and support student progress in line with school policies
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment
• Contribute to the wider English department, sharing best practices and resources
• Support the school ethos of high expectations and a positive learning culture

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

• suitable education 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 daniel.uwaifo@smartteachers.co.uk.