English Teacher

Smart Teachers are currently working with a highly regarded secondary school in North London who are seeking a passionate and experienced Teacher of English to join their team on a long-term cover basis .

About the role

• Full-time teaching role, Monday to Friday
• Hours: 8:30am – 3:10pm
• Delivering English lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Working as part of a dedicated and collaborative English department

About the school

The school has excellent facilities and a welcoming ethos, making it an exciting environment for educators who are passionate about delivering outstanding learning experiences and supporting pupils to achieve their full potential.

Requirements

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

• Hold QTS (applications without QTS will not be considered)
• Have a valid Enhanced DBS
• Provide a minimum of two satisfactory references
• Complete all required safeguarding and compliance checks
• Be available to start in September 2026

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

• Suitable teaching 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 View phone number on smartteachers.co.uk or email [email protected] .