Aspiring English Teacher Program - £28,000

EdEx – Education Recruitment; Essex; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

EdEx – Education Recruitment is seeking an Aspiring English Teacher for a September 2026 start at a fantastic secondary school in the Borough of Southend-On-Sea. This is a full-time, permanent post with a salary of £28,000.

You will work across the English Department teaching KS3-4 with a focus on attainment and quality of learning, gaining teaching experience before enrolling onto teacher training. Ideal for graduates with English-related degrees aiming to enroll on a salaried Schools Direct

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in English from the listed subjects from a reputable university.
• Strong A Levels and GCSE results across the board are expected.
• Confident in knowledge of GCSE and A Level curricula.
• Ability to engage and motivate students to achieve higher attainment.

Responsibilities

• Teach across KS3-4 with a focus on raising attainment and quality of learning.
• Work within the English Department and contribute to department aims.
• Participate in School Direct / Salaried Schools Direct pathway where offered.
• Support ongoing professional development and school training opportunities.
• September 2026 start, full-time and permanent appointment.

Skills

Engagement

Motivation

Communication

Education

English Studies (English)

English Languages (English)

English Literature (English)

English Langue & Literature (English)

Arts & Humanities (English)

Creative Writing (English)

Journalism (English)

Languages Studies (English)

Media Studies (English)

Job description

Aspiring English Teacher Program - £28,000 Permanent Contract

A fantastic Secondary School in the Borough of Southend-On-Sea are on the hunt for Aspiring English Teacher for a September 2026 start. This is a full time, and permanent post.

You will be working across the English Department, teaching KS3-4 lessons, while having a focus on attainment & the quality of learning. This is the perfect opportunity if you're an aspiring English Teacher looking to gain teaching experince before enrolling onto teacher training.

The Head Teacher would ideally like an English Graduate with any of the following English related degrees:

• English Studies (English)


• English Languages (English)


• English Literature (English)


• English Langue & Literature (English)


• Arts & Humanities (English)


• Creative Writing (English)


• Journalism (English)


• Languages Studies (English)


• Media Studies (English)

You will have the opportunity to enrol onto a Salaried Schools Direct opportunity via the Secondary School.

Does this sound like the Aspiring English Teacher Program with a £28,000 permanent contract for you? If so, please read on below to find out further details.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Aspiring English Teacher Program


• Secondary Teaching Assistant (Subject dependent)


• Teaching across KS3-4 with a focus on raising attainment


• Enrolling onto the Aspiring English Teacher Program (Schools Direct)


• September 2026 start - Full Time & Permanent


• £28,000 permanent contract (Salary varies on experience)


• Located in the Borough of Southend-On-Sea

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Must have a desirable degree from the above subjects from a reputable University


• Good A Levels & GCSEs across the board


• Must be confident within your ability and knowledge of both the GCSE & A Level curriculum


• You must be able to engage and motivate the students


• Commitment and ambition to succeed is key throughout!

SCHOOL DETAILS

• Graded 'Outstanding' in latest Ofsted report


• Leading training School throughout the Borough


• Take on over 30 graduates a year


• Plenty of CPD opportunities throughout


• Schools Direct Opportunity


• Located in the Borough of Southend-On-Sea


• Good Tube Links - District, Central and London Overground

Aspiring English Teacher Program - £28,000 Permanent Contract