English Teacher

EdEx – Education Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a passionate English Teacher for a full-time, permanent role starting in January 2026 at an Outstanding secondary school in Hillingdon. The position offers a supportive environment with strong mentorship and opportunities for career progression, including TLR roles. Candidates must hold UK QTS and have a strong academic background, along with previous teaching experience.

Benefits

CPD and NPQ opportunities

Supportive school behaviour policies

Experienced Graduate Teaching Assistants

Qualifications

• Degree, A Levels, and GCSEs required.
• Good or Outstanding lesson observation/placement reports.

Responsibilities

• Teaching across KS3 - KS5.
• Taking on TLR responsibilities such as 2iC or KS3 Lead.

Skills

Strong academics across the board

Previous teaching experience

Motivated Teacher receptive to feedback

Education

UK QTS or in the process of gaining

Job description

Overview

English Teacher - Inner London - Hillingdon

A high-achieving, Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' Secondary School based in Hillingdon is searching for a passionate and dynamic English Teacher to join their team January 2026. This is a full-time, permanent position.

The Head Teacher has built a strong positive reputation over the years, with impressive Progress 8 reports and supportive school behaviour policies in place. This has created the perfect environment for students and staff to thrive both academically and professionally.

What’s on offer that sets this English Teacher role apart from others?

• In 2023, the school placed in the top 5% of schools in England for their GCSE results
• Seven other Qualified Teachers to work alongside (Who have worked at the school for 5+ years)
• Experienced Graduate Teaching Assistants available for additional in-class and out-of-class support
• Supportive school with Behaviour, SEN and Inclusion policies at the centre of learning

• TLR opportunities for experienced Teachers looking for additional responsibility such as 2iC or KS3 Lead
• For ECTs, there is a tailored, in-house ECT induction programme with ongoing mentorship from an established team of early-career colleagues

Please read the full details of this English Teacher vacancy below before applying.

Job Description - English Teacher

• Teacher of English
• Teaching across KS3 - KS5
• TLR opportunity for additional responsibility (2iC or KS3 Lead)
• Full-time, Permanent contract
• January 2026 Start
• Inner London payscale
• MPS1 - UPS3 + TLR opportunity
• Located in Hillingdon

School Description - English Teacher

• 'Outstanding' Ofsted report in 2023
• Modern, forward-thinking MAT secondary school
• Impressive progress 8 reports
• Newly refurbished and extensively resourced English department
• Experienced Graduate Teaching Assistants available for additional in-class and out of class support
• Supportive school with Behaviour, SEN and Inclusion policies at the centre of learning
• Plenty of CPD and NPQ opportunities for all staff
• Excellent commute links via public transport

Applicant Specification - English Teacher

• UK QTS or one in the process of gaining
• Strong academics across the board - Degree, A Levels and GCSEs
• Previous teaching experience
• Good or Outstanding lesson observation/placement reports
• Be a motivated Teacher who is receptive to all feedback

If you’re interested in this English Teacher position, please apply today.

Shortlisted candidates will be confidentially contacted within 24hrs of their application to discuss the school in further detail before progressing to an interview or visit.

English Teacher - Inner London - Hillingdon

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