English Teacher

Zest Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational agency is seeking a dedicated English Teacher who is passionate about raising student achievement and inspiring a love for language and literature. The ideal candidate will have Qualified Teacher Status, relevant experience at the secondary level, and excellent communication skills. This is a temporary supply role located in London, offering a supportive and inclusive school environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience teaching English at secondary level.
• Good outcomes in GCSE and/or A-Level.
• Up-to-date pedagogical practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching across Key Stages 3 to 5.
• Use assessment data to monitor student progress.
• Foster a positive classroom environment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong subject knowledge

Commitment to professional development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Relevant degree in English or related field

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic English Teacher who is passionate about raising student achievement and inspiring a love for language and literature. The successful candidate will:

• Deliver high-quality teaching across Key Stages 3 to 5, planning and delivering engaging lessons that stretch and challenge all students
• Use assessment data to monitor progress, identify gaps, and adapt teaching accordingly
• Foster a classroom environment that promotes positive behaviour, mutual respect, and high expectations
• Contribute to the development of the English curriculum, ensuring content is well‑sequenced, relevant and inclusive
• Collaborate with department colleagues to share excellent practice, moderate work, and support student outcomes
• Provide support and guidance to students, including feedback on work, extra help where necessary, and encouragement for them to achieve their full potential
• Participate in whole‑school initiatives, pastoral duties, and contribute to school life beyond the classroom

About the School

E-ACT Crest Academy is a mixed, 11-19 secondary academy in Neasden, Brent, London. Key features include:

• A capacity of approximately 1,600, with over 1,300 students enrolled.
• Rated “Good” by Ofsted, reflecting strong leadership, management, and student development.
• Part of the E-ACT multi‑academy trust, which has a mission to ensure that coming from a disadvantaged background does not limit a student\'s future.
• Strong pastoral systems and a school ethos built around “Ready, Respectful, Safe”, designed to create a secure, supportive learning environment.
• Broad and inclusive curriculum, including for students with special needs and English as an additional language (EAL).

Person Specification (Essential)

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Relevant degree in English, English Literature or related field
• Demonstrable experience teaching English at secondary level, with good outcomes in GCSE and/or A-Level (if applicable)
• Strong subject knowledge and up‑to‑date pedagogical practice
• Excellent communication skills with students, parents, and colleagues
• Commitment to continuous professional development

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.