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Job Title: English Teacher
Location: Bermondsey, South London
Job Type: Full-time, Contract
Industry: Education and Training
Salary: £120 – £310 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
Start Date: September 2025 or ASAP

Choice Teachers are working with a Secondary School to recruit a skilled and enthusiastic English Teacher to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a unique alternative provision setting in Bermondsey that focuses on positive outcomes for young people who require additional support to thrive in education.

About the Role:

  • Deliver engaging English lessons to secondary-age students

  • Plan and prepare lessons covering literature, language, and writing skills in line with the national curriculum

  • Inspire students to develop confidence in reading, writing, and communication

  • Manage classroom behaviour positively and proactively

  • Adapt lessons to suit a wide range of learning needs and abilities

  • Work closely with a dedicated team of support staff and SEN professionals

Candidate Requirements:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification

  • Experience teaching English at KS3 and KS4 (KS5 desirable)

  • Strong behaviour management skills and an inclusive teaching approach

  • Ability to differentiate for students with SEMH needs and other additional needs

  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

  • Passionate about making a difference in alternative education

Easily Commutable From:

  • London Bridge

  • Canada Water

  • Rotherhithe

  • Deptford

  • Peckham

  • Elephant & Castle
    (Served by the Jubilee line, Overground, National Rail and multiple bus routes)


Why Work with Choice Teachers?

  • Competitive daily rates and prompt weekly pay

  • Access to long-term and permanent roles

  • Experienced and dedicated education consultants

  • Streamlined registration and compliance process

  • £100 referral bonus for recommending staff


Not quite the right fit?
If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for, but you’re a qualified teacher or school support staff seeking work, we may still be able to help. Choice Teachers work with a wide range of schools across London.

Call Ellis on 0208 103 7707 or email ellis@choiceteachers.com to discuss other opportunities or to register your interest.

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