English Teacher; Temporary

Position: English Teacher (Temporary)
Location: Cheddon Fitzpaine

Job Title:

English Teacher (QTS or ECT)

Location:

Taunton, Somerset

Start Date:

January 2026
Salary: £140 – £200 per day (depending on experience)
Working Pattern:
Full-time (role types may vary)

Are you a qualified English Teacher—or an enthusiastic ECT—ready to inspire creativity, confidence, and a love of language and literature?

Are you confident teaching English across KS3–KS4 and committed to delivering high-quality, engaging lessons?

Are you open to exploring new teaching opportunities in the Taunton area from January?

Teacher Active is inviting expressions of interest from English Teachers for upcoming opportunities in secondary schools across Taunton from January 2026. Local schools are anticipating staffing needs within their English departments, making this the perfect time to register your interest and get ahead of new-year demand.

Whether you’re seeking a long-term placement, looking to broaden your experience across different school settings, or hoping to secure a permanent role as opportunities arise, we’d love to hear from you.

You may be a great fit if you:

Hold QTS or are an ECT ready to begin your English teaching career

Have a strong specialism and passion for English Language and Literature

Are confident delivering engaging, structured lessons across KS3–KS4

Have strong behaviour management and a positive, adaptable approach

Enjoy contributing to a collaborative and supportive English department

What You Can Expect:

Access to a variety of upcoming English teaching roles in Taunton secondary schools

Potential for both short-term and long-term placements

Supportive, well-resourced school environments

Opportunities to gain experience, build relationships, and secure future permanent roles

Why Register with Teacher Active?

Competitive daily rates paid via PAYE (no umbrella or hidden deductions)

Free CPD and training through our My-Progression platform

A dedicated consultant available 24/7

£200 referral bonus when you refer another teacher or TA (T&Cs apply)

If you're a passionate English Teacher and want to hear more about January opportunities in Taunton, we’d love to support you.

Email:
Phone: (phone number removed)

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and invited to register with Teacher Active.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with Teacher Active.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, s and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services