Connex - Bristol
English Teacher
Location: Bristol
Salary: £140 – £233 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
Start Date: September 2026
To apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK.
About the Role
Connex Education is recruiting passionate ECTs and experienced English Teachers for opportunities starting in September 2026.
We are currently supporting a number of friendly and inclusive secondary schools across Bristol, with roles available on both a short-term and long-term basis from September 2026.
This is an excellent opportunity for enthusiastic English Teachers looking to further their career within supportive school environments that value high-quality teaching, inclusion, and pupil achievement.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging and inspiring English lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
- Teach a broad English curriculum, including Language and Literature
- Adapt teaching and learning activities to support pupils with SEND and additional learning needs
- Create a positive and purposeful classroom environment that promotes creativity, resilience, and good behaviour
- Use effective questioning, discussion, and a variety of teaching strategies to make English accessible and engaging
- Mark work, assess progress, and provide constructive feedback to support pupil achievement in English
- Build positive working relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues to promote learning and wellbeing
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) preferred, although strong secondary teaching experience in English will also be considered
- A passionate and engaging teaching style with confidence in delivering English lessons
- Strong subject knowledge across the English curriculum
- Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within the classroom
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one through Connex Education
Why Join Connex Education?
- Competitive daily rate
- PAYE paid weekly
- Free access to our Classroom Teacher Toolkit skills development package comprising over 70 courses
- Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom
- Career progression via our Care to Classroom setting conversion course
- A variety of different roles to suit your needs and work around your lifestyle
- Progression opportunities and funded formal qualifications
- Interview guidance and support with CV writing
Apply Today!
Apply now or contact the team to find out more on 0117 486 5001 or email [email protected]
Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. All candidates are assessed on merit alone. Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.