Job Description:

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a well-established mainstream secondary school in Caerphilly, known for providing a high standard of education within a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

The school benefits from excellent facilities and a strong focus on student engagement, offering opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom to help young people flourish academically, socially, and personally.

The Head Teacher is looking to appoint a driven and enthusiastic NQT / ECT English Teacher on a long-term basis until the end of the academic year, with the potential for a permanent position for the right candidate. This role is ideal for early career teachers looking to gain valuable experience in a mainstream setting.

As an English Teacher, you will:

• Teach English across Key Stage 3 (KS3) and Key Stage 4 (KS4)
• Support pupils with GCSE English exam preparation
• Plan and deliver engaging, structured lessons
• Follow and implement the school’s schemes of learning
• Develop effective classroom and behaviour management skills with support from experienced staff

The successful English Teacher will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with an English specialism
• (NQTs / ECTs are strongly encouraged to apply)
• Experience teaching English during training placements or previous roles
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A positive, adaptable, and proactive approach to teaching
• A genuine passion for supporting pupil progress and achievement

What TeacherActive Offers NQTs / ECTs

In return, you can expect:

• A dedicated consultant team available 24/7
• Support with our Career Coaches
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme (Terms and Conditions apply)
• Access to CPD courses and certificates through our My-Progression platform
• Market-leading rates of pay
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
• Referral Scheme – earn up to £100 for referring a friend (T&Cs apply)

All TeacherActive staff are paid on a PAYE basis, ensuring the correct Tax and National Insurance contributions, with no hidden admin 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.

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.