Job Description:

Job Title: English Teacher

Location: West London

Start Date: 1 September 2026

Salary: £40,317 to £52,300

Permanent Contract

Are you an experienced English Teacher who sets high academic expectations? 

Do you consistently use positive reinforcement to support students to reach their full potential?

Are you a confident practitioner who fully engages learners of all levels?

At TeacherActive, we understand the impact high quality teaching has on student outcomes. This is why we have a dedicated permanent recruitment team based in London to support qualified teachers match with the right schools and take the next step in their teaching careers.

We are now seeking an English Teacher to join a high achieving 11 to 18 school in West London on a full time basis from September. This secondary school has a strong academic focus; teachers and leaders set high expectations for academic achievement and personal accountability for positive and proactive behaviour. Confidence teaching across the English curriculum from KS3 to KS5 is essential for this role. The successful English teacher can expect to join a hard working and collaborative team, have regular professional development sessions, and be a part of an inclusive community. 

To be considered for this role, you will:

• Demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and confident classroom presence
• Hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
• Have a degree in English or a closely related subject
• Foster positive relationships with your students, setting and maintaining high expectations
• Demonstrate high standards of professionalism
• Communicate clearly and confidently, verbally and in writing
• Hold UK Right to Work (we are unable to offer skilled worker sponsorship for this role)

By engaging with TeacherActive for this role, you will gain:

• A dedicated permanent recruitment consultant offering individualised, expert support
• Access to all permanent teaching staff benefits provided by the hiring school, including the Teacher Pension Scheme
• Access to a range of schools and roles across our London network
• Continuous professional development through our free online portal, My-Progression, with new videos added each week
• Access to our referral scheme which allows you to earn a £100 bonus for each successful referral, in line with our terms and conditions
• The security of partnering with a well-established education company with a proven record of service since 2004

If you’re interested in being considered by our permanent recruitment specialists, click ‘apply now’ or follow this link to register your interest.

Vacancy contact:

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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.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

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.