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Are You Looking for a New Teaching Role?

We have an exciting opportunity for inspiring and dedicated Secondary Subject Teachers to join a range of thriving and supportive secondary schools across East London. Many of these schools are Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ and offer inclusive, well-led environments where both staff and students can thrive.

Role: Secondary Subject Teachers

Location: Newham | Redbridge | Barking & Dagenham | Waltham Forest | Tower Hamlets
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: Negotiable
Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Contract Type: Long-Term / Short-Term / Supply
Pay Scale: £165 – £265 per day (depending on qualifications & experience)

Are you a passionate Secondary Teacher eager to inspire the next generation within your specialist subject?

GSL Education is currently supporting a number of excellent secondary schools across East London, who are seeking subject-specialist teachers for multiple vacancies across different departments. These opportunities are available across a wide range of curriculum areas, including:

• Maths Teacher
• English Teacher
• Science Teacher
• Humanities Teacher
• Business Teacher
• Economics Teacher
• DT / Art Teacher
• PE Teacher

Each role is subject-specific, allowing you to teach confidently within your area of expertise.

Whether you are an experienced classroom practitioner or an Early Career Teacher (ECT), you will be welcomed into schools that offer strong leadership, high-quality resources, and excellent professional development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities as a Secondary Teacher:

  • Curriculum Delivery: Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with national curriculum expectations across KS3–KS5 within your subject specialism.
  • Assessment & Progress Monitoring: Track student attainment and provide clear, constructive feedback to support strong outcomes.
  • Student Engagement: Inspire curiosity and a positive attitude to learning by making subject content accessible, relevant, and exciting.
  • Classroom Environment: Maintain a safe, inclusive, and well-structured learning environment where all students feel motivated and supported.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues within your department and across the school to share best practices and contribute to continuous improvement.
  • Professional Growth: Participate in CPD and stay informed of developments in your subject area and modern educational methodologies.

The successful Secondary Teacher will have:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
  • Strong subject knowledge within your specialist subject and a passion for delivering high-quality teaching.
  • Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
  • Effective behaviour management skills and high expectations for achievement.
  • Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
  • DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

What GSL Education offers:

  • Excellent Opportunities: A choice of subject-specific roles across mainstream schools, academies, and specialist settings.
  • Personalised Recruitment Support: Assistance with CV presentation and interview preparation.
  • Flexible Employment Options: Long-term, permanent, full-time or part-time posts available based on your preference.
  • Commitment to Safeguarding: Ethical and responsible recruitment putting pupil welfare first.
  • Career Development: Access to CPD and pathways for progression.
  • Dedicated Consultant: Tailored guidance to help secure a role that suits your ambitions.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout London.

For more information or to register your interest in a Secondary Subject Teacher role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.

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