Teacher of English

Redbridge, East London
Salary: M1 to UPS3 (Outer London) | £37,870 – £56,154 per annum
Required: September 2026

Are you a passionate and ambitious Teacher of English looking to inspire a love of literature, language and learning in young people?

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Teacher of English to join our highly successful and ambitious English department from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a thriving, forward-thinking school that is consistently placed within the top 10% of schools nationally, where academic excellence, aspiration and exceptional teaching are central to everything we do.

Whether you are an Early Career Teacher (ECT) beginning your professional journey or an experienced practitioner looking for the next stage in your career, we are looking for an inspirational teacher with strong subject knowledge, high expectations and a genuine passion for English.

We believe every student deserves an exceptional curriculum and the very best teaching. We are proud of our culture of scholarship, ambition and opportunity, and we are seeking colleagues who share our belief that all students can achieve highly when supported by expert teaching and strong relationships.

The English department is large, experienced and highly successful, delivering exceptional outcomes across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, including multiple A Level English Language and Literature groups. The department is committed to developing subject-specific pedagogy, curriculum excellence and innovative teaching approaches that ensure all students make outstanding progress.

As a Teacher of English, you will:

• Deliver engaging and challenging lessons across KS3–KS5, including GCSE and A Level English
• Inspire students to develop a love of reading, writing, critical thinking and academic discussion
• Contribute to a high-quality curriculum that promotes exceptional progress and outcomes
• Use assessment effectively to support learning and raise achievement
• Work collaboratively within a supportive and experienced department to develop outstanding classroom practice
• Contribute to enrichment opportunities that broaden students’ cultural and literary experiences

We are looking for candidates who:

• Are a qualified teacher of English or currently completing teacher training
• Have strong subject knowledge and a passion for English Language and Literature
• Have high expectations of achievement and behaviour
• Are committed to delivering excellent teaching and supporting all students to succeed
• Value collaboration, professional development and continuous improvement

You will join a school community that values innovation, teamwork and the development of exceptional teachers and future leaders. Staff benefit from a strong culture of professional learning, excellent support and opportunities for career progression within a highly successful and ambitious trust.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check (including barred list checks) will be required for this post.

Further information and an application form can be found on the Trust vacancies website. Applications should be submitted electronically to the recruitment team.

Please note: we reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on application numbers; therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.

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