English Teacher (QTS)
Location: Cheltenham
Salary: £150 – £300 per day, depending on the role | Weekly PAYE pay
Start Date: September 2026
About the Role
Do you love bringing literature to life, inspiring creative writing, and helping students find their voice? Connex Education is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated English Teachers to join secondary schools across Cheltenham and the surrounding areas from September 2026. Whether you’re an experienced teacher or an ECT ready to begin your career, we have a range of flexible long‑term and short‑term opportunities available. From Shakespeare to spoken language, you’ll play a key role in helping students develop confidence in reading, writing, and communication while making a lasting impact in the classroom.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan and deliver engaging English lessons across KS3 and KS4.
* Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment where every student can thrive.
* Inspire a love of reading, writing, and language through creative and interactive teaching.
* Assess, mark, and provide constructive feedback to support student progress and achievement.
* Support students in developing literacy skills, confidence, and critical thinking.
Why Join Connex Education?
* Competitive daily rates of pay.
* Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies.
* Free access to our Classroom Teacher Toolkit, including over 70 professional development courses.
* Wellbeing programme and refresher training for today’s classroom.
* Flexible opportunities to suit your lifestyle and career goals.
* Dedicated support with CVs, applications, and interviews.
Person Specification
* QTS preferred, although strong secondary English teaching experience will also be considered.
* Passion for English and inspiring young people to achieve their potential.
* Commitment to equality, inclusion, and diversity in education.
* Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
Protected Characteristics Statement
All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values cultural and religious diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability, and all applicants are assessed solely on merit.
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.
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