Job description
English Teacher
Location: Thanet
Salary: £120 – £250 per day
Start Date: Term 6 (June 2025)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Maternity Cover until April/May 2026
Are you an inspiring and dedicated English Teacher ready to nurture a love for literature and language? GSL Education Kent are delighted to offer a rewarding opportunity for a passionate English Teacher to join a supportive secondary school in Thanet from Term 6 through to Spring 2026, covering a maternity leave.
This inclusive and values-driven Church of England school is committed to providing a high-quality education that supports academic achievement and personal development. The school prides itself on strong relationships, a culture of kindness and respect, and high expectations for all. It offers a warm and collaborative environment where an enthusiastic English Teacher can thrive and make a meaningful impact.
Key responsibilities as an English Teacher include:
• Delivering engaging and challenging lessons to Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students
• Planning, marking, and assessing work in line with the curriculum and school expectations
• Inspiring students to develop confidence, creativity, and a critical appreciation of texts
• Creating a supportive and focused classroom environment
• Working closely with the English department to ensure consistency and excellence
To be successful in this English Teacher role, you must:
• Hold UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Have experience teaching English in a UK secondary school
• Be passionate about student achievement and the transformative power of education
• Be proactive, flexible, and committed to upholding the school’s values and ethos
• Possess an enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one
What GSL Education offers:
• Competitive daily pay rates and long-term security for the duration of the maternity cover
• A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement
• Opportunities for CPD and further career development
• The chance to work in a school where staff wellbeing and collaboration are genuinely valued
At GSL Education, we are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants for the English Teacher role will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, references, and all other necessary safeguarding and recruitment procedures.
If you're an enthusiastic English Teacher ready to make a real impact in a thriving school, click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV. We look forward to supporting you in your teaching journey.