QTS Teacher

London/ contract / £41,729 - 64,684 per year

Location:

Newham

Start Date:

September 2026
Salary: M1–UPS3, dependent on experience

• Is your teaching career ready for a gold star this September?
• Do you want the flexibility to choose work that fits around your lifestyle while gaining valuable experience?
• Are you ready to inspire young learners and make a real difference in schools across Newham?

Whether you are looking for day-to-day supply, short-term placements, long-term roles or support securing a permanent position, we have opportunities to suit your needs. We work closely with a variety of fantastic schools, giving you the flexibility to choose assignments that match your experience, availability and career goals.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in different school settings, build your confidence and develop your teaching career while receiving ongoing support from a dedicated consultant. Early Career Teachers are warmly encouraged to apply, making this the perfect way to broaden your classroom experience, strengthen your CV and explore different school environments before committing to a permanent role.

As a QTS Teacher, you will deliver engaging and creative lessons that inspire pupils to achieve their full potential while creating a positive, inclusive and supportive classroom environment. You'll have the opportunity to work with experienced school teams, build meaningful relationships and make a lasting impact on children's learning.

The successful QTS Teacher will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential
• Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are encouraged to apply
• Recent classroom teaching experience within a UK primary school
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• A passion for delivering high-quality teaching and learning
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• The ability to adapt quickly to different school environments
• A positive, flexible and professional attitude
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service is desirable, or a willingness to apply for one
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

In return for the above, you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants who will support you every step of the way
• Access to high-quality CPD courses and certificates through our My-Progression platform
• Competitive rates of pay aligned with M1–UPS3
• Flexible opportunities including day-to-day supply, short-term, long-term and permanent positions
• The chance to work in a wide range of supportive schools across Newham
• Teacher Active Referral Scheme – receive up to £100 when you refer a friend (Terms and Conditions apply)

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, giving you peace of mind that the correct level of Tax and National Insurance is being paid, with no hidden administration charges deducted from your hard-earned pay.

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

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, s and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.