English Teacher at Forest Gate Community School

Haggerston School; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in London is seeking a Teacher of English to join their dedicated team. The role is suitable for both Early Career Teachers and experienced educators who are committed to improving classroom practice. The ideal candidate will engage in professional development and contribute to a positive learning environment. This full-time, permanent position starts in January 2026 and offers opportunities for career progression within the Trust.

Qualifications

• Suitable for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced teachers alike.
• Demonstrated commitment to improving classroom practice and student outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support student outcomes through explicit instruction.
• Contribute to a positive behaviour framework.
• Deliver interventions outside of lessons when needed.
• Engage in professional development.
• Participate in promotions and career development.

Skills

Commitment to improving classroom practice

Evidence-informed teaching practices

Support student outcomes

Job description

Overview

Forest Gate Community School is part of Community Schools Trust. We serve a wonderfully diverse community, many of whom face challenges through no fault of their own. It is for this reason we want to level the playing field for all of our students, regardless of their background, by providing a world class education.

We care about outcomes. We know good grades lift life chances and impact health, wealth and even mortality. We know that teachers have the greatest impact on pupil outcomes and so we take professional development seriously, whatever our role in the school. Whether we have taught for two months, two years or twenty years, we believe in our capacity to always improve in the classroom.

Our professional development provision is fundamental to our commitment to improve. We invest in our own and each others’ development and use principles of instructional coaching to provide feedback to each other. Our training involves deliberate practice, video models of excellent practice and lots of fun! The desire to improve a little bit everyday permeates the culture in our school.

Our approach to teaching is evidence informed. We avoid ‘discovery learning’ methods and instead, we teach explicitly. Our teachers are experts in the classroom and lead from the front. We focus on perfecting routines for behaviour, like entry into lessons and transitions between tasks so that we can maximise time spent on learning. We have excellent behaviour systems which mean teachers can focus on what we love doing most - teaching!

As well as excellent outcomes, we want our students to be well rounded individuals who will thrive beyond school years; that’s why we deliberately teach prosocial behaviours like making eye contact when greeted, listening attentively and showing gratitude. We know these skills will set all of our students up for life, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

When students fall behind, our teachers run interventions outside of their lessons. We provide an extra session after school for all year 11 students so their families don\'t have to worry about paying for a tutor. Teachers work hard here. Our students deserve nothing less and we expect the highest of standards from them because we know they are capable of achieving them.

But we invest in working smart too: we have a 3 week Christmas holiday, no retrospective book marking, no student report writing and a 4 and half day week.

We recognise talent and impact. There are lots of opportunities for promotions within the school and Community Schools Trust. Our staff body at all levels is a true reflection of the makeup of the community we serve - we are proud of this and welcome anyone who will add value to our wonderful school community.

Role details

• Location: Forest Lane, London, Greater London, E7 9BB
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Contract Term: Full-Time
• Salary: MPS
• Start Date: January 2026
• Closing Date: 10:00am, 10th Oct 2025
• Position: Teacher Of English (ECTs suitable)

Responsibilities

• Support student outcomes through explicit instruction and evidence-informed teaching practices.

• Contribute to a positive behaviour framework and maximise learning time through routines and transitions.

• Deliver interventions outside of lessons when needed and support year 11 students with after-school sessions.

• Engage in professional development and instructional coaching as part of the school culture.

• Participate in promotions and career development opportunities within the school and Trust.

Qualifications and experience

• Suitable for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced teachers alike.

• Demonstrated commitment to improving classroom practice and student outcomes.

How to apply

Contact: Suzanne Keshodia

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Related documents: Teacher Of English JD (4).pdf

Forest Gate Community School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the Personal Statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

• Why do you want to work for Community Schools Trust? (Maximum 300 words)
• What impact have you had in your career so far? (Use data where possible. Maximum 300 words)