Teacher of English

Protocol Education are supporting a wide mix of mainstream secondary schools and SEN/SEMH settings who are on the lookout for brilliant English Teachers or subject specialists to join them from the remainder of term 2026 and September 2026. Whether you’re an ECT ready to get started or an experienced educator looking for a change of scenery, there’s a role waiting for you. Schools would be open to both full and part-time applicants.

Schools are open to:

• ECTs ready to kick off their teaching journey
• Experienced teachers who can hit the ground running
• Subject specialists who want to focus on what they do best
• Part-time educators looking for balance
• Flexible workers who want choice and control

Pay and Benefits

We keep things simple and transparent. Qualified Teachers (QTS) are paid to scale, so your experience is recognised and rewarded properly:

• Weekly pay through PAYE
• No umbrella deductions
• Access to FREE CPD through our online Academy
• Refer a friend bonuses
• Personal, local consultant support from someone who genuinely gets what you do

The Role

You’ll take on full teaching responsibilities, shaping lessons that help students really understand and enjoy English. That includes planning, delivering engaging lessons, marking, assessments, and building strong routines that help pupils thrive. There is also scope to offer subject cover within a school if you do not hold QTS or just want to avoid the planning and marking commitments. With opportunities across both mainstream secondary schools and SEN environments, you’ll find roles that suit your strengths, your style, and your career goals.

Who We’re Looking For

• Qualified English Teachers (QTS or equivalent)
• Strong subject specialists
• ECTs looking for supportive starts and steady guidance
• Educators who can build confidence, structure, and curiosity in students
• Teachers who adapt well to varied settings and pupil needs

We work with all schools throughout Swindon, Wiltshire, Bristol, Bath, NE Somerset, Somerset, South Glos and surrounding areas. If this role is not in your area, please do still apply. There will be a school and role nearby!

If you are interested in this role please apply through this advert or apply on our Protocol Education website. We pride ourselves on employing a wide range of educators from a variety of experienced backgrounds and settings as well as aspiring educators and teachers with diverse experiences and transferable skills who are passionate and caring individuals to educate children and young people within our schools.

Please note, to apply for this role you must have right to work in the UK. If you feel you would be great for this role, apply today! All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided.