Lead the Class. Shape Big Conversations.
Join UK Virtual School as an Online Secondary English Teacher. Years 7–11 - iGCSE Edexcel | A-Level
Start Date: 24 August 2026
Max 10 Students Per Class
Adhoc Hours
Online
Teach Online | Ad hoc Hours
More Than a Teaching Role
Small Class Teaching
Work with engaged learners in groups of no more than 10. Focus on individual growth and meaningful dialogue.
Creative English Department
Contribute to Short courses, Social Clubs, and Public Speaking. We don't just teach the curriculum; we ignite curiosity.
Innovation & Flexibility
100% online teaching. Connect with students and collaborate with our global team entirely from the comfort of your own home setup.
This Role Is Ideal for you, If you have:
Strong experience teaching GCSE English (Edexcel iGCSE preferred)
5+ years teaching in UK physical schools
Experience teaching in online settings
Motivation delivering public speaking courses across all age groups
Drama or theatre experience (desirable)
Passion for discussion-rich lessons and collaborative textual analysis
Interest in supporting students across a wide range of reading and writing abilities
Requirements
Degree in English (or closely related subject)
PGCE/QTS or Equivalent
Minimum 5 years teaching experience in British schools in the UK
Experience teaching GCSE English Language (and ideally Literature)
Able to teach A levels
Experience teaching in both physical and online school environments
Confident using Zoom and Google Workspace
Able to teach regularly from our Birmingham Hub
Elevate Your Teaching career at UKVS
Move beyond traditional classroom constraints with small-group delivery and a community-driven approach that sparks curiosity in both Language and Literature.
Applicants must also be available to attend staff induction from the 24th of August 2026.
Why Teachers Choose
UK Virtual School
We value collaboration, innovation, and high-quality teaching. Our team works closely to create engaging learning experiences while maintaining flexibility and balance.
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Ready to Teach Differently?
Join a school that values your expertise and your time.
Step Into Our Learning Hub
UK Virtual School has partnered with Femtinos Learning Hub
offering a unique chance for the ideal candidate to be involved in-person at the hub.
Our English Teacher will have access to the resources at the Femtinos Learning Hub at
53 Church Rd. Northfield, Birmingham B31 2LB
Center Stage at the Hub
A spotlight stage where shy whispers become standing ovations.
Little Speakers Club
Easy access from all parts of the UK.
Breakout Spaces
Daytime, evening, and weekend sessions for home edders and school kids!
Mini Library
Free parking at Victoria Common Car Park
Costume Collection
Trains from New Street Station are every 20min towards Redditch. Northfield Train station 15min walk away from the hub
Helping young voices grow louder, stronger and more confident every day.
Creative Breakout space for collaborative writing projects and teamwork
Cosy up and escape into our range of fiction and non-fiction books.
Step into character with our range of costumes and outfits for role play and drama.
Real Stories from UKVS Teachers
Why do you like working at UKVS?
I love the kind, thoughtful and genuinely lovely students I get to work with! They’re what makes our school so special!
I love working there as the kids are lively and have a great passion for learning.
I love working for UKVS because the flexible setup and supportive team give me the perfect environment to focus on high-quality teaching and helping my students reach their full potential.
I love working for UKVS as it's an inclusive, creative and supportive school to work for, and my colleagues and students are wonderful!
I love working for UKVS because we get to study cool subjects like World Views, Game of Life, Monsters and Myths and (COMING SOON!!) Curious By Nature!
I love working at UKVS as I get to liaise with colleagues and teach students from diverse backgrounds; this has enriched my experience and broadened my perspective even more!
I love working at UKVS because it’s a warm, supportive community where teachers and students are encouraged to grow and succeed together.
What I love most about UKVS is the sense of community: our headteacher Syd and admin team, my colleagues, and especially our wonderful students. It’s a place where I can truly support young people from anywhere in the world. It’s meaningful, flexible, and genuinely fulfilling work.
Teach English with new perspective
Less crowd control, more critical thinking. Partner with us to inspire the next generation.
FAQs
Find Answers to Your Top Questions About joining UKVS
Is this role fully remote?
This is a 100% fully remote position. Teaching is delivered entirely online, allowing you to work from anywhere in the world provided you have a reliable, high-quality computer, camera, and microphone setup.
What curriculum do you follow?
We have developed our own proprietary curriculum for Primary levels, optimized specifically for online delivery. At Secondary level, we teach the Edexcel curriculum for iGCSE across our subject offerings, focusing on academic excellence and practical application in a digital environment.
What is the class size?
We maintain strict small-class policies, with a maximum of 10 students per class to ensure personalised attention and high engagement.
What happens after I apply?
Our recruitment team reviews all applications. Successful candidates will be invited for an initial online screening, followed by an online teaching demonstration and a final virtual interview.
What is the Salary Expectation
Salaries will be discussed once the candidates are short listed and will be based on experience and our timetabling needs.
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