English Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Orpington; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a part-time English Teacher for a high-performing secondary academy in Orpington, starting September 2025. This role involves delivering high-quality lessons across Key Stages 3–5 and contributing to a supportive department that prioritizes student success and professional growth.

Benefits

Performance & Loyalty Bonus

TPS Pension

Wellbeing Cash Plan

Outstanding CPD through a national teaching institute

Flexibility and structured career progression

Qualifications

• QTS and a relevant degree in English or a related subject.
• Experience teaching English at KS3 and KS4.
• Strong classroom practice and commitment to inclusive teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach English across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons.
• Track student progress and contribute to assessment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

QTS

Relevant degree in English or related subject

Job description

English Teacher (Part-Time)

Orpington, London (Outer London Borough of Bromley)
Start Date: September 2025
Part-Time (0.6 FTE) | Permanent
Salary: £22,748 – £32,053 (Actual Salary)
FTE: £37,913 – £53,246 (MPS Outer London) + £1,500 Allowance
+ Performance & Loyalty Bonus | TPS Pension | Wellbeing Cash Plan | Additional Trust Benefits

The PWR team at Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a high-performing secondary academy in Orpington to appoint a part-time English Teacher for a September 2025 start. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive, well-resourced department and teach across Key Stages 3–5 in a school that prioritises inclusion, professional growth, and student success.

About the Role:

As a Teacher of English, you’ll bring energy, creativity, and subject expertise to your teaching. You’ll deliver high-quality lessons, contribute to curriculum planning, and play a key role in helping students develop a lifelong appreciation for English language and literature.

Key Responsibilities:

Teach English across Key Stages 3 and 4 (with opportunities at KS5)

Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons for a range of abilities

Track student progress and contribute to assessment and intervention strategies

Participate in departmental CPD and collaborative planning

Foster a positive, inclusive classroom culture with high expectations

Contribute to the school’s wider life and act as a form tutor

What We’re Looking For:

QTS and a relevant degree in English or a related subject
Experience teaching English at KS3 and KS4 (KS5 desirable but not essential)
A passion for education and raising student outcomes
Strong classroom practice and commitment to inclusive teaching
Excellent communication, teamwork, and time management skills

What the School Offers:

A permanent, part-time role (0.6 FTE) in a high-performing English department

£1,500 Allowance (Outer London)

Performance & Loyalty Bonus

Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)

Wellbeing Cash Plan & Employee Assistance Programme

Outstanding CPD through a national teaching institute

Flexibility and structured career progression opportunities

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If you're an English teacher ready to make an impact in a high-support, high-achievement setting, apply now with your CV. A specialist from Teaching Personnel’s PWR team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.

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