English Teacher or Assistant Head of English

English Teacher
April 2026 Start

Location:

Croydon
1‑Year Contract or Permanent contract available
TLR Available for Experienced Teachers for Assistant Head of English (2iC)

Zest Education is delighted to be supporting a long‑established, high‑performing co‑educational secondary school in London as they seek a passionate English Teacher to join their thriving department from April 2026. This opportunity is open to both experienced teachers and ECTs, with an Assistant Head of English role available for those seeking additional responsibility. This department consists of 6 teachers and is well-established.

About the School

* A well‑respected institution with a strong Christian ethos, welcoming staff and students from all faiths and backgrounds.

* Educates pupils from KS3 to KS5, with 150 students per year group and 784 on roll.

* Rated Good by Ofsted, with a track record of excellent GCSE and A‑Level results.

* Offers a wide range of extra‑curricular opportunities, contributing to a vibrant school culture.

* An ECT training school, retaining many of its trainees each year thanks to strong mentoring and development pathways.

What They’re Looking For

The school values teachers who:

* Build strong rapport with pupils and colleagues

* Deliver structured, engaging and purposeful lessons

* Contribute positively to the wider school community

* Are warm, collaborative and genuinely committed to student success

Role Details

* Subject:
English

* Start Date:

April 2026

* Contract:

1‑year fixed term or permanent

* Additional Responsibility:
Assistant Head of English (TLR) available for experienced candidates

* School Day: 8:45am – 3:15pm

* Facilities:
On‑site parking for early arrivals and excellent transport links

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive, inclusive and academically ambitious school where staff development is genuinely prioritised.

If you’re an inspiring English specialist ready for your next chapter, Zest Education would love to hear from you.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work