English Teacher

Smart Teachers; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant secondary school in London as an English Teacher on a permanent contract. This role offers the chance to inspire students through engaging lessons and collaborative teaching practices. With a supportive leadership team and excellent student behavior, you'll thrive in an environment dedicated to academic excellence. Enjoy access to professional development opportunities while working in a well-established English department. If you're passionate about teaching and committed to student success, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Access to CPD opportunities

Supportive Senior Leadership Team

Excellent transport links

Qualifications

• Experience teaching English at secondary level is essential.
• Strong classroom management skills and ability to inspire students.

Responsibilities

• Teach English across KS3 & KS4, planning engaging lessons.
• Assess and track student progress effectively.

Skills

Classroom Management

Curriculum Planning

Student Assessment

Teaching English

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

English Teacher (Permanent Contract) - London Borough of Redbridge

Position: Teacher of English

Location: Redbridge

Salary: Outer London MPS/UPS

Start date: September 2025

Key Stages: KS3 & KS4 (KS5 experience desirable but not essential)

Smart Teachers is seeking a dedicated English Teacher to join a thriving mainstream secondary school on a permanent basis from September 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a well-established and supportive English department, delivering high-quality lessons that inspire and challenge students.

About the role:

1. Teaching English across KS3 & KS4
2. KS5 experience is preferred but not mandatory
3. Planning and delivering engaging lessons in line with the national curriculum
4. Assessing and tracking student progress effectively

The school:

Smart Teachers is working with a vibrant and inclusive secondary school in Hackney, committed to academic excellence and student development. With strong leadership and a collaborative staff team, the school provides an excellent environment for both teaching and learning.

Requirements:

• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or equivalent
• Experience teaching English at secondary level
• Strong classroom management skills and a passion for student success
• Ability to work collaboratively within a dynamic department

Why Join?

• Excellent student behaviour and highly supportive Senior Leadership Team
• Access to CPD opportunities to enhance your teaching practice
• Work in the heart of Redbridge, with excellent transport links

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

To register your interest or for more details, contact our secondary team on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed).

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS check and references will be required for the successful candidate.