English Teacher

Location: Bristol

Pay: £168.80 - £243.45 per day 

Type: Contract

Hours: Full-Time

Start date: 3rd November 2025

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated English Teacher to join our secondary school team. The successful candidate will plan and deliver engaging lessons in English Language and Literature to students aged 11–16, with a particular focus on preparing pupils for their GCSE examinations.

Our client requires a committed English Teacher to deliver high-quality lessons within a SEMH setting in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional looking to make a positive impact in a specialised environment. The position is full-time, long-term, and offers a competitive daily rate of £168.80 to £243.45, reflecting your experience and expertise.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS)
• Experience teaching English Language, ideally within SEND or SEMH settings
• A caring and patient approach to supporting learners with SEMH needs
• Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to adapt lessons to individual needs
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Contract & recruitment information

Elementa is the recruiting partner therefore applicants being considered for the role after pre-screening will be required to complete the registration process for Elementa. This includes full vetting & background checks and application for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure (which may be chargeable @£64.20) unless you have a current Enhanced DBS subscribed to the update service.

If you have the relevant skills and experience necessary for this role then please apply with your full up to date CV.

ELEMENTA CANDIDATE COMMITMENT:

• Weekly pay – no waiting for monthly payroll cut-off dates, Elementa pays one week in lieu.
• PAYE contract – unless a candidate specifically requests it, all candidates are paid via PAYE giving them the protections and payment structure of a traditional employer:employee relationship.
• Training & Support – a broad range of free or heavily discounted training available including Safeguarding, Behaviour, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton and Thrive. Regular welfare contact and support from a dedicated candidate manager.
• Fair pay policy – our candidates are paid to scale, where a variation on this may be required written agreement will be provided ahead of the position.
• Additional services to support our staff – we have a network of partners who offer support services to our candidates … tax returns, accountancy, legal and more.

For more information click apply now below or contact us via phone or email. All applicants will be promptly responded to.