English Graduate Unqualified Teacher 

Secondary School based in Wandsworth, South London • Salary £600 - £700 per week • September 2025 start • Interviewing Immediately • Possibility to train to teach included

Have you demonstrated academic flair and a love for literature with a recent or upcoming English degree?

Do you want to explore the world of teaching in a dynamic school environment before committing to a PGCE or teacher training programme?

Are you ready to bring your fresh perspective on language, literature, and communication into a school that values creativity and ambition?

This isn’t just any school - help shape the minds of young learners while shaping your own future in education as an English Graduate Unqualified Teacher in one of London’s top-performing schools.

English Graduate Unqualified Teacher: Person Specification 

• English Graduate Unqualified Teacher – Ideal candidate will have achieved 2:1 or higher in an English related degree OR hold a strong A-Level in English (A or A*) 

• Some experience working with young people in some capacity is desirable but not essential  

• A can-do attitude as well as an enthusiastic attitude towards learning 

• The ideal English Graduate Unqualified Teacher for this post will use their enthusiasm for English—whether it's Shakespeare, spoken word, or syntax— to help engage and empower KS3 to KS5 pupils

English Graduate Unqualified Teacher: Role Specification 

This well‑established, co‑educational secondary academy in south‑west London boasts excellent transport links. Serving around 1,450 pupils aged 11–18, it delivers an outstanding education—as confirmed by Ofsted—backed by a truly inclusive ethos and strong pastoral care.

The school is nationally recognised for academic excellence: its GCSE and A‑level/IB results rank among the top 1 percent in England and a recent International Baccalaureate State School of the Year award highlights its Sixth Form strength.

With pioneering support for SEN through its Autistic Resource Centre and a vibrant extra‑curricular programme, it offers a supportive and ambitious community where staff can thrive.

As an English Graduate Unqualified Teacher, you will: 

• Plan and teach lessons on a partial time-table whilst you also learn the practice of what makes an exceptional teacher
• This English Graduate Unqualified Teacher role is full-time. You will follow the school week, working Monday-Friday; 8:30am to 4:00pm daily during term-time.

• Build meaningful relationships with students that will positively influence their school experience 

• Be present in lessons to aid learning outcomes set by the teacher 

• Enjoy the opportunity apply your creativity in engaging lessons that enrich learners into the world of reading and writing

• Potential to enter a salaried route into teaching – Gain your QTS at this school in less than a year

Has this English Graduate Unqualified Teacher opportunity piqued your interest? Would you like to learn more about it? 

Share your CV with us at KPi Education by clicking ‘Apply’ today – we look forward to hearing from you. 

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