📖 English Teacher Coventry

Start Date: September 2026
Location: Coventry & surrounding areas
Contract: Full-time / Part-time (Supply)
Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role

Zest Education is working in partnership with a number of welcoming and supportive secondary schools across Coventry and the surrounding areas, who are seeking motivated and inspiring English Teachers to work on a supply basis from September 2026.

These opportunities are ideal for passionate educators who can confidently deliver engaging English lessons to KS3 and KS4 students, supporting learning, progress, and positive classroom environments. Roles range from day-to-day supply to short-term and long-term placements, starting in the new academic year.

You will be joining established English departments within schools Zest currently works with, where behaviour expectations are clear, collaboration is encouraged, and staff are well supported. Whether you are an experienced teacher or an ECT, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain varied experience across secondary schools in the Coventry area.

The Role Will Involve:

• Planning and delivering engaging English lessons in line with the national curriculum
• Creating a positive, inclusive, and well-managed classroom environment
• Assessing and monitoring pupil progress
• Providing clear, constructive feedback to support student development
• Maintaining high standards of professionalism and behaviour management

Planning and marking are required for short-term and long-term placements only.

What We’re Looking For:

• PGCE or equivalent UK teaching qualification with QTS/QTLS
• Experience teaching English in a UK secondary school setting
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Confidence teaching KS3–KS4 (KS5 desirable but not essential)
• A proactive, reliable, and enthusiastic approach to teaching

Why Choose Zest Education?

At Zest Education, we pride ourselves on building genuine, long-term relationships with both schools and teachers. When you work with us, you’ll benefit from:

• A dedicated consultant who listens and understands your preferences
• Roles tailored to your experience, availability, and strengths
• Competitive and transparent pay rates
• Access to ongoing CPD and professional development
• Friendly, personal support from a trusted local agency

Interested?

To apply or find out more, please email Abi at:
📧 abigail@zesteducation.co.uk

Or select ‘Apply for job’ at the top of the page.

Safeguarding

Zest Education is an APSCo‑audited agency committed to safeguarding children. All candidates must:

• Hold an enhanced DBS (or be willing to apply)
• Be registered on the DBS Update Service
• Provide references covering the past two years
• Successfully complete all required safeguarding checks

Salary is dependent on experience, training, and qualifications.
Minimum requirement: recent UK school‑based or care‑based experience within the last 5 years.
This role is temporary supply work.

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