Job Title: Qualified English Teacher
Location: Kent
(Dartford, Gravesend, Medway, Maidstone, Tunbridge Wells)
Start Date: Flexible Start Dates Available
Salary: £150 – £200 per day
Looking for teaching work that fits around your life, not the other way round?
Want the freedom to choose short-term, long-term, or ad hoc roles?
Passionate about inspiring students aged 11–16+ through the power of English?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a wide network of Secondary Schools across Kent, and we’re recruiting qualified English Teachers who want flexibility, variety, and rewarding classroom experiences without being tied into a rigid schedule.
Whether you’re seeking occasional supply days, a longer-term placement, or a mix of roles to suit your lifestyle, we’ll tailor opportunities around you. Our strong relationships with schools across Dartford, Gravesend, Medway, Maidstone, and Tunbridge Wells mean we can match you with the right setting, at the right time.
From one-day cover to term-long roles, you choose how, when, and where you work.
Your role may include:
· Delivering engaging English lessons across KS3 and KS4
· Inspiring a love of language, literature, and creative thinking
· Adapting quickly to new classrooms and school environments
· Maintaining strong classroom behaviour and positive learning spaces
· Following school policies and lesson plans where provided
· Making a real impact, even in short-term placements
We are looking for Qualified English Teachers who have:
· Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with an English specialism
· Experience teaching English up to KS4 (GCSE)
· Confident classroom and behaviour management skills
· Strong communication and adaptability
· A positive, flexible, and professional approach
In return, you can expect:
· Total flexibility – work when it suits you
· Short-term, long-term, and ad hoc opportunities
· Competitive rates of pay from £150–£200 per day
· A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7
· Guaranteed Payment Scheme (Terms and Conditions apply)
· Access to CPD courses and certificates via the My-Progression channel
· TeacherActive Referral Scheme – earn up to £100 for referring a friend (Terms and Conditions apply)
All staff are paid via PAYE, so you can be confident your Tax and National Insurance are handled correctly, with no hidden fees or admin charges.
If you’re a qualified English Teacher ready for flexible work across Kent, click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I’ll be in touch to chat through your options.
Email: lillie.warburton
Contact Number: (phone number removed)
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services