Qualified Secondary Teacher
London
September 2026
M1 to M6 (£37,870 to £52,300)
Are you an ECT or experienced secondary teacher seeking a permanent contract from September 2026?
Do you set high expectations for your student, supporting them to meet their full potential?
Are you a subject specialist who fully engages learners of all levels?
For September 2026, we are looking for qualified teachers specialising in any subject across the secondary curriculum open to permanent roles in London. Salaries will range from M1 to M6 and will be based on experience and London weighting (either Inner London or Outer London). We are particularly interested in speaking to teachers looking to work in London boroughs, north of the Thames.
To be considered for our roles, you will:
Demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and confident classroom presence
Hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
Have a degree in your teaching subject or a closely related subject
Foster positive relationships with your students, setting and maintaining high expectations
Demonstrate high standards of professionalism
Communicate clearly and confidently, verbally and in writing
Hold UK Right to Work
By engaging with TeacherActive for your next permanent role, you will gain:
A dedicated permanent recruitment consultant offering individualised, expert support
Access to all permanent teaching staff benefits provided by the hiring school, including the Teacher Pension Scheme
Access to a range of schools and roles across our national school network
Continuous professional development through our free online portal,, with new videos added each week
Access to our referral scheme which allows you to earn a £100 bonus for each successful referral, in line with our terms and conditions
The security of partnering with a well-established education company with a proven record of service since 2004
If you’re interested in being considered by our permanent recruitment specialists, click ‘apply now’ or follow
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About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
Equal Opportunities Statement
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
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Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment