English Teacher

Position: English Teacher (ECTs Welcome) – September 2026 Start
Location: Hastings
Hours: 08:30 – 15:30
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent and Long-Term Opportunities Available
Salary: Paid to Scale

About Us

Supply Desk is a nationwide education recruitment company specialising in Primary, SEND, and Secondary education. We work closely with schools across East Sussex, West Sussex, and Brighton & Hove, helping to connect talented education professionals with rewarding career opportunities.

We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated English Teacher to join secondary schools in Hastings from September 2026. This opportunity is ideal for experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) looking to begin or further develop their teaching career within a supportive school environment.

About the Role

Are you an enthusiastic English Teacher with a passion for literature, language, and inspiring young minds? We are looking for a committed professional to deliver engaging English lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping students develop their reading, writing, and communication skills while fostering a lifelong love of learning.

Whether you are an experienced educator or an ECT seeking your first teaching position, this role offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a welcoming and supportive school community.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, creative, and differentiated English lessons.
• Teach English Language and Literature across Key Stages 3 and 4 (Key Stage 5 experience desirable but not essential).
• Assess, monitor, and support student progress, providing constructive feedback.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Encourage high standards of behaviour, engagement, and achievement.
• Contribute to departmental planning and curriculum development.
• Participate in school events, parents'' evenings, and extracurricular activities where appropriate.
• Build strong professional relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or expected QTS by September 2026.
• A degree in English or a related subject.
• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for English education.
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills.
• A proactive, enthusiastic, and adaptable approach to teaching.
• ECTs are warmly encouraged to apply.
• A valid DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Why Join Supply Desk?

• Paid to scale salary packages.
• Opportunities in a variety of supportive secondary schools across Hastings.
• Excellent support for ECTs, including guidance and mentorship.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Dedicated consultants committed to supporting your teaching career.
• ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme – earn up to £150 collectively.

If you are an enthusiastic English Teacher or ECT looking for a new opportunity from September 2026, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your teaching career.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children''s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, will be required for all successful applicants.

To be considered for this role, you must have the legal right to work in the UK and meet the minimum qualifications and experience requirements. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers'' rights.