Job Description
English Teacher – Secondary School in East London or Essex Border
Full time. Permanent. September 2025 start. Suitable for ECTs and experienced teachers.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed English teacher to join a welcoming and forward-thinking secondary school on the East London and Essex border from September 2025. This is a full time, permanent role suitable for both early career teachers and experienced practitioners.
This is a school where English sits at the heart of the curriculum. You will join a department that believes in the power of language to shape thought, build empathy and spark ambition. Students are encouraged to write with purpose, read with insight and engage confidently with challenging texts. The curriculum is carefully sequenced, well resourced and built to inspire.
You will teach in calm, purposeful classrooms where routines are embedded and support is consistent. Schemes of work are shared across the department, with regular opportunities to plan together and reflect on practice.
Why teach English at this school
1. A rich and ambitious English curriculum from Year 7 to Year 11, with post-16 teaching available for the right candidate
2. Motivated students who enjoy discussion, debate and independent reading
3. A department culture that values creativity, consistency and subject knowledge
4. Behavi...