Teacher of English

Location: Tunbridge Wells Salary: MPS/UPS Depending on experience - PAYE Contract: Full time Start Date: September 2026 Are you a qualified English teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity? Tradewind Recruitment is seeking passionate and dedicated professionals to work across a variety of welcoming secondary schools in Tunbridge Wells from September through to December 2026 in the first instance. This is a fantastic chance to gain diverse classroom experience, build connections with local schools, and make a real impact on students' learning during a key part of the academic year. Key Responsibilities: • Plan and deliver engaging English lessons in line with the national curriculum • Adapt teaching approaches to suit different classroom environments and student needs • Mark and assess student work, providing constructive feedback • Maintain a positive and productive classroom atmosphere • Manage behaviour effectively in line with school policies • Collaborate with school staff to support student progress • Ensure safeguarding and wellbeing standards are upheld at all times What we're looking for: • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent • Strong subject knowledge in English • Adaptability and confidence across different school settings • A commitment to inspiring and engaging students • Hold or be willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional references • Legal Right to Work in the UK What's on offer: • Flexible placements across multiple schools • Competitive daily rates • Supportive school environments • Opportunities for future roles Whether you're an experienced teacher or newly qualified, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to secure your role for September! The benefits of joining Tradewind Recruitment • Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice • Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College • Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions available local to you • Your wellbeing matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer 5 times! • We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer