English Teacher

TieTalent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading secondary school in Hackney is seeking an enthusiastic English Teacher for a permanent position starting September 2025. The school values staff wellbeing and offers excellent CPD opportunities, a supportive leadership team, and a well-resourced English department. This role is ideal for dedicated educators looking to make a significant impact on student achievement.

Benefits

Exceptional CPD opportunities

Two-week October half-term break

Well-resourced department and facilities

Staff gym

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with a proven record in teaching English.
• Committed to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Promote pupil progress and close attainment gaps.
• Engage in curriculum development and pastoral duties.
• Provide high-quality teaching and raise standards.

Skills

Passionate about closing attainment gaps

Proven track record of excellent teaching practice

Open-minded and hardworking

Values staff wellbeing and mental health

Keen to undertake CPD and training opportunities

Committed to providing high-quality teaching

Dedicated to ensuring pupil progress and enjoyment

Job description

English Teacher - Leading Hackney Secondary School

Q - Are you an English Teacher with an unwavering passion for pupil progress?

Q - Are you looking for a school that genuinely values staff wellbeing and work-life balance?

If so, EdEx - Education Recruitment might have the perfect English Teacher role for you! Please read on below to learn more about the school and the role.

EdEx - Education Recruitment is exclusively working with a "Good" graded secondary school in Hackney to find an English Teacher, with various TLRs attached to the post depending on your strengths and interests, such as curriculum development or pastoral duties. We are seeking an ambitious, enthusiastic, and down-to-earth teacher to join the school's outstanding English department. This is a permanent contract position directly employed by the school (no supply or short-term contracts), starting in September 2025.

The school has a strong record of achievements and benefits, including but not limited to:

• TES Secondary School of the Year nominee (two years running)
• A two-week October half-term break
• Exceptional CPD opportunities, including part-funded MA study and a wide variety of progression pathways
• Well-resourced department and school facilities, including a staff gym

If you are an outstanding practitioner, perhaps finding it difficult to progress at your current school, or if your commute is too long, or if your current school's demands are unrealistic, this English Teacher role could be ideal for you!

The school was graded "Good" in the latest Ofsted report (2022) and has been praised for having a "Strong sense of community" and for fostering a learning environment where "Pupils really enjoy school and want to achieve." Student behavior is good, and teachers are empowered to manage behavior challenges with support from SLT, who value your opinions. The school offers an inner London Payscale (inner London weighting) and is open to MPS1 - UPS3 teachers, with salaries ranging from £38,745 to £56,959 plus TLR2A.

The school is located in the borough of Hackney. The leadership team is supportive, open-minded, and positive about change. The English department is well-resourced, comprising experienced teachers and ECTs, fostering a collaborative environment.

Person Specifications - English Teacher:

• Passionate about closing attainment gaps and promoting pupil progress
• Proven track record of excellent teaching practice
• Open-minded, hardworking, and ambitious
• Values staff wellbeing and mental health
• Keen to undertake CPD and training opportunities
• Committed to providing high-quality teaching and raising standards
• Dedicated to ensuring the progress, achievement, and enjoyment of all pupils

If this English Teacher opportunity excites you, please apply today. Your dedicated consultant James at EdEx will contact you within 12 hours if shortlisted. A full job description is available upon application and discussion with James.