What skills and experience we're looking for
Would you like to join a school where people are valued, thrive and make positive contributions?
An exciting opportunity has arisen at our outstanding school for an inspirational, enthusiastic and ambitious Teacher of English to teach across KS3 to KS5 from September 2025. You will be joining a very supportive department that achieves exceptional outcomes for students.
The successful candidate will have the experience and ability to teach across all age and ability ranges; the ability to teach English Literature A Level is desirable. You will be an effective classroom teacher with the ability to raise the achievement of all students and be keen to play a full part in the life of the school.
The English Faculty offers English Language, English Literature, Drama and Digital Media Production and is one of the most consistently successful departments in the school.
Prendergast School is an Outstanding 11-16 Girls School with a mixed 6th Form and benefits from being part of the Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools. It is one of the most successful schools in Lewisham. Awarded its third Outstanding OFSTED grading in a row in November 2013, the school has been leading girls’ education in Lewisham for over 130 years. The school currently holds the NACE Award, the Wellbeing Award and the Gold Artsmark Award.
What the school offers its staff
We are committed to providing excellent CPD and all new staff complete a comprehensive and supportive induction programme. The successful candidate will also have access to a rich and varied CPD programme within the school and across the Federation.
You will have the opportunity to work with a forward thinking staff and school leadership team who have students’ wellbeing, development and progress as their core purpose.
We understand the importance of work-life balance and are committed to creating a work environment that is enjoyable and flexible. We encourage you to discuss your flexible working requirements with us during the recruitment process, so we can find the best working solution for you and your role.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.