Location: Canterbury
Salary: MPS/UPS Depending on experience - PAYE
Contract: Full time
Start Date: September 2026
Are you a qualified English teacher looking for a rewarding short-term opportunity? Tradewind Recruitment is seeking passionate and dedicated professionals to work across a variety of welcoming secondary schools in Canterbury from September through to December 2026 in the first instance.
This is a fantastic chance to gain diverse classroom experience, build connections with local schools, and make a real impact on students' learning during a key part of the academic year.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan and deliver engaging English lessons in line with the national curriculum
Adapt teaching approaches to suit different classroom environments and student needs
Mark and assess student work, providing constructive feedback
Maintain a positive and productive classroom atmosphere
Manage behaviour effectively in line with school policies
Collaborate with school staff to support student progress
Ensure safeguarding and wellbeing standards are upheld at all times What we're looking for:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
Strong subject knowledge in English
Adaptability and confidence across different school settings
A commitment to inspiring and engaging students
Hold or be willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional references
Legal Right to Work in the UK What's on offer:
Flexible placements across multiple schools
Competitive daily rates
Supportive school environments
Opportunities for future roles Whether you're an experienced teacher or newly qualified, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now to secure your role for September!
The benefits of joining Tradewind Recruitment
Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College
Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions available local to you
Your wellbeing matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer 5 times!
We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer