English Teacher

Overview

Job Title:

English Teacher

Area:
Greater London

Start Date:

ASAP

Contract Type:
Permanent

Salary: MPS

Working hours:

Full-Time

Seeking a skilled teacher to deliver high quality, engaging English lessons and contribute to strong student progress.

A high performing secondary school with an inclusive ethos, strong behaviour standards, modern facilities, and a consistent record of exceptional student outcomes.

The role involves delivering well planned, differentiated English lessons, contributing to assessment for learning, supporting curriculum development, and maintaining high expectations for all students. Responsibilities include monitoring progress, managing resources effectively, participating in faculty meetings, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring positive learning environments. The role also includes supporting whole school policies, liaising with parents and external agencies, and contributing to wider school life.

• Teach high quality, engaging and well‑planned English lessons
• Develop effective practice under the direction of the Head of Department
• Use data to support student progress and achievement
• Attend faculty meetings and contribute to curriculum development
• Maintain accurate records including attendance, classwork and homework
• Support school monitoring and evaluation processes
• Promote positive student engagement and high aspirations
• Undertake form tutor responsibilities when required

The ideal candidate would have:

• Strong subject knowledge in English language and literature
• Ability to plan and deliver differentiated lessons across KS3-KS4 (and ideally KS5)
• Understanding of assessment for learning and effective feedback
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing
• Ability to work collaboratively within a faculty team
• High expectations for learning, behaviour and achievement

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding and vetting checks with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting their welfare.