Job description

English Teacher
Location: Tower Hamlets
Salary: £185 - £265 per day
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Long term to Permanent

Exciting Opportunity for an English Teacher in Tower Hamlets!

GSL Education is currently looking for a passionate English Teacher to join a welcoming and high-achieving comprehensive secondary school based in Tower Hamlets. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated English Teacher who is ready to inspire students and help them excel in English across Key Stages 3 and 4.

We are searching for an English Teacher who is committed, enthusiastic, and has a real passion for teaching English. Whether you're an experienced English Teacher or a newly qualified teacher looking to kick-start your career, this school offers a supportive environment to help you thrive.

Responsibilities of the English Teacher:

  • Deliver engaging and creative English lessons across Key Stage 3 and 4

  • Plan, prepare and assess students’ work to track progress

  • Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment

  • Support students with varying levels of ability

  • Collaborate with colleagues to develop teaching strategies and resources

  • Participate in school events, parents’ evenings and CPD sessions

Requirements for the English Teacher Role:

  • Must hold UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

  • A degree in English or a related subject

  • Proven experience teaching English in UK secondary schools

  • Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills

  • A passion for teaching and supporting young people

  • Able to commit to a long-term or permanent role starting in September 2025

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 an enhanced DBS on the update service.

GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.

For more information or to register your interest in the English 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.

Don’t miss this exciting chance to become an English Teacher at a supportive and forward-thinking school in Tower Hamlets!