English Teacher

Alperton Community School; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A large, mixed academy in London is looking for a passionate Teacher of English to join their team. The successful candidate will deliver outstanding teaching and foster a collaborative learning environment. This role is ideal for those with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a strong commitment to student-centered education. The school offers comprehensive benefits, including CPD opportunities and a supportive induction for Early Career Teachers.

Benefits

Extensive CPD and professional growth opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Cashback Health Benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme

Pension Scheme

Opportunities for progression and leadership

Qualifications

• Passionate about educational excellence and student engagement.
• Experience in curriculum planning and leadership roles may be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding teaching and learning in English.
• Utilize a broad and inclusive curriculum tailored to student needs.
• Inspire and support students to reach their full potential.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Commitment to inclusive education

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to inspire young people

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of English. As a passionate team, we strive to cultivate lifelong learners and critical thinkers who feel confident navigating and thriving in the world beyond school. The transformational nature of education and qualifications in English mean that quality Teaching and Learning is at the heart of our department. We value the knowledge and experiences students bring to the classroom; challenge and push students' thinking to enable them to fully engage with ideas in literature and ways of communicating in the world; and embrace the myriad of ways to 'do' English including through writing, reading, discussion and thoughtful engagement with writers' ideas. Our curriculum is broad, reflective and continually in conversation with students who are encouraged to work collaboratively, critically and creatively in order to explore and challenge each other's thinking as well as develop their own personal, creative, and critical voices. The successful candidate(s) will be required to undertake an Enhanced and Barred Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and register the DBS on the Update Service.

This is reflected in our new KS3 provision where students read a range of texts including Private Peaceful and the play adaptation of Frankenstein in year 7, The Hunger Games and the play adaptation of Refugee Boy in year 8 and The Boxer and play The Empress in year 9. Students are given multiple opportunities to 'do English' with reading, writing and speaking playing integral roles in our classrooms. As we continue to review and refine our curriculum for KS4 and 5, we are seeking enthusiastic and creative teachers to join our team.

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic individual who is committed to delivering outstanding teaching and learning, and who thrives in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have:

• A strong subject knowledge and passion for their area of expertise
• A commitment to inclusive, student-centred education
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A reflective and proactive approach to professional development
• The ability to inspire, challenge, and support young people to achieve their full potential

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential. For leadership roles, previous experience of curriculum planning, mentoring, or departmental leadership will be beneficial.

About the School

Alperton Community School is a large, mixed 11-18 academy, with over 350 students in our thriving Sixth Form. Due to our growing popularity and continued success, we have recently expanded our intake to 12 forms in each year group. We are a truly inclusive school, reflecting the wonderfully diverse and vibrant local community we serve. Our students are exceptionally well behaved, hardworking, and ambitious to succeed. In our most recent Ofsted inspection (July 2021), the school was graded Good, with inspectors noting:

• "Pupils like coming to school and they enjoy their lessons."
• "Pupils can focus because they feel safe."
• "Leaders' expectations of all pupils are high."
• "Pupils behave well in school. They focus on their learning in lessons. Pupils follow teachers' instructions and listen to one another."

Student progress at both GCSE and A Level has consistently been well above national averages. Outcomes for disadvantaged students closely match those of their peers. In 2024, our Progress 8 score was 0.79 (well above average), and our A Level progress placed us in the top 1% of schools nationally. A high proportion of our students go on to study at Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities. Attendance across the school is excellent, and the percentage of students continuing into education, employment or training is significantly above the national average. Our achievements have been recognised with several recent accolades, including the 2022 Pearson Making a Difference Award. We were also shortlisted for the TES School of the Year and won the TES Maths Team of the Year. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a friendly, highly supportive, and committed team within a culture of success and professional growth. The school offers outstanding support for Early Career Teachers during their induction year. We are a split-site school, with a short walk of approximately 8 minutes between sites, and on-site parking is available.

Benefits

As part of our commitment to staff wellbeing and development, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Extensive CPD and professional growth opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cashback Health Benefits
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Opportunities for progression and leadership