English Teacher

Lift Schools; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school in London is seeking an outstanding and committed Teacher of English to join their effective department. This full-time position is fixed term until August 2026, with a start date in January 2026. The ideal candidate should possess Qualified Teacher Status and a passion for literature and language. The role offers career development and generous benefits including a well-being cash plan and lifestyle perks.

Benefits

Career development and training

Generous benefits

Lifestyle perks

Qualifications

• Ability to teach English across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge in English.
• Commitment to raising standards and achieving excellent outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the continued success of the school.
• Inspire students to achieve at the highest level.
• Collaborate positively within the English department.

Skills

Qualified teacher

Strong subject knowledge

Passion for literature and language

Commitment to raising standards

Dedication to professional development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Salary: Main Pay Range + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: Full Time

Contract type: Fixed term ( August 2026)

Start date: January 2026

Lift Kingsley is a successful and inclusive secondary school, rated Good by Ofsted. We are proud of our positive culture, high expectations, and the exceptional behaviour of our students, which creates a learning environment where both staff and pupils can thrive.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and committed Teacher of English to join our highly effective department. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to contribute to the continued success of the school and to inspire students to achieve at the highest level.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified teacher with the ability to teach English across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Demonstrate a strong subject knowledge and a genuine passion for literature and language.
• Have high expectations of themselves and their students, with a commitment to raising standards and securing excellent outcomes.
• Contribute positively to the collaborative culture within the English department and the wider school community.
• Show a dedication to professional development and continuous improvement.

About Lift Kingsley

Lift Kingsley, is a 'Good' 11-18 secondary school that has made remarkable progress in recent years. Our school has grown significantly and is now full in every year group, with waiting lists across all years-a testament to our success, positive culture, and exceptional student behaviour.

At Kingsley, we are proud to be an inclusive and supportive community school, committed to giving every student the opportunity to achieve academic excellence.

This is more than a school-it's a place where you can make a tangible difference in the lives of young people, helping them to reach their full potential and prepare for bright futures.

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
  • Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

The role is due to commence January 2026. This is a fixed term (August 2026) position.

Closing date: 13 October 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.