Job Description

Tradewind are recruiting! Are you looking for your next role teaching in a school located in Havering?

Position: English Teacher - Maternity Cover (KS3 & KS4)
Location: London
Contract: Maternity Cover - Minimum 1 Year (Starting January)
Salary: London MPS/UPS

As a Secondary English Teacher on maternity cover for this Client, you will:

  • Plan and deliver creative, engaging English lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
  • Demonstrate strong knowledge of the National Curriculum and assessment requirements
  • Deliver high-quality teaching that supports literacy, critical thinking and analytical skills
  • Use varied teaching strategies to meet the needs of students of all abilities
  • Contribute positively to the school's English department and wider community

Person Specification & Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent UK teaching qualification
  • Experience teaching English at KS3 & KS4
  • Strong behaviour and classroom management skills
  • Effective planning, marking, and differentiation skills
  • Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
  • Overseas police checks if required
  • Professional references covering the last 10 years where possible
  • Legal right to work in the UK

This Client is a well-established, inclusive secondary school known for its supportive environment, strong pastoral systems and commitment to academic excellence. The school encourages creativity and independent thinking, and students benefit from a broad curriculum and ambitious learning culture. Staff enjoy a collaborative department and a leadership team focused on professional development and wellbeing.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

Support from a dedicated and experienced consultant

Virtual registration for a quick and efficient onboarding process

Unlimited access to 2,500+ free CPD courses via The National College

Easy online timesheet submission

Excellent PAYE rates - no umbrella companies

Opportunities to work across a variety of schools

Flexible and long-term roles to suit your lifestyle

Apply Now

Interviews will be arranged immediately once CVs are shortlisted - so don't delay in applying!

If you're an experienced English Teacher with QTS, strong classroom management and the desire to take on a rewarding maternity cover role starting in January, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information or to apply, contact Leanne King on 0207 845 5450 or leanne.king@twrecruitment.com.