English Teacher

Job Title: English Teacher

Location: Taunton and surrounding areas, Somerset
Start Date: September 2025 (or sooner if available)
Contract Type: Flexible – Full-time, Part-time, or Day-to-Day Supply

Inspire Young Minds – Flexible English Teaching Roles Across Taunton

Are you a passionate and engaging English Teacher looking for flexible teaching opportunities in and around Taunton? Whether you’re seeking long-term placements or day-to-day supply, Teaching Personnel is working with a range of local secondary schools and academies in need of high-quality English specialists.

This role is ideal for experienced teachers and ECTs who want to broaden their classroom experience while maintaining control over their work schedule.

The Role:

• Teach English Language and Literature across Key Stages 3 and 4 (KS5 roles may be available)

• Deliver well-structured, engaging lessons to mixed-ability classes

• Support students in developing reading, writing, and analytical skills

• Adapt quickly to new school environments and build positive relationships

• Opportunities for longer-term roles and potential permanent placements

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) or relevant secondary English teaching experience

• Strong subject knowledge and creative lesson delivery

• Confident classroom management and a supportive teaching style

• Flexible, reliable, and proactive when working across different schools

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

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily pay, paid weekly via PAYE

• Choose when and where you work – total flexibility

• A wide range of teaching opportunities in Taunton and surrounding areas

• Access to free CPD and teacher training

• Ongoing support from your own dedicated local consultant

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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