English Teacher

Job description

English Teacher

Location: Medway, Kent

Salary: £130 - £250 per day (depending on experience and pay scale)

Start date: September 2026

Contract: Full-time

Are you a passionate and inspiring English Teacher looking for an exciting opportunity within a supportive secondary school?

Do you want to work as an English Teacher in a school where high expectations, creativity, and student achievement are at the heart of everything they do?

GSL Education Kent is currently recruiting for a dedicated English Teacher to join a thriving secondary school in Medway from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced English Teacher or a confident ECT to become part of a welcoming English department committed to delivering engaging and ambitious lessons that enable every student to reach their full potential.

The successful English Teacher will be responsible for delivering high-quality English Language and English Literature lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the opportunity to teach Key Stage 5 depending on experience. You will inspire students to develop a love of reading, writing, and communication while fostering confidence, creativity, and critical thinking.

The ideal English Teacher will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching English across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 experience is desirable)
• Strong subject knowledge in both English Language and English Literature
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
• The ability to plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons that challenge and inspire learners
• A passion for raising attainment and supporting students of all abilities
• A proactive, professional, and enthusiastic approach to teaching

GSL Education Offers:

• Competitive daily rates of pay
• Access to a network of reputable schools across Kent
• Ongoing support from dedicated consultants
• Opportunities for training and professional development

This role requires a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection. All successful applicants must satisfy safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced child DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one.