English Teacher, EdEx – Education Recruitment

Guardian Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate English Teacher to join their Outstanding English department in Newham. This permanent role offers a supportive environment with exceptional CPD opportunities, including part-funded MA study and a commitment to staff wellbeing. With a strong leadership team and a positive school culture, this position is perfect for an ambitious educator looking to make a real impact on pupil progress. The school is well-resourced and values hard work, ensuring that teachers are rewarded for their dedication. If you're ready to take the next step in your teaching career, this role could be the ideal fit for you.

Benefits

Two-week October half term break

Exceptional CPD opportunities

Well-resourced department

Staff gym

Qualifications

• Proven track record of fantastic teaching practice.
• Passionate about closing attainment gaps and promoting pupil progress.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality teaching and learning experience.
• Ensure the progress, achievement, and enjoyment of all pupils.

Skills

Engagement with pupils

Curriculum development

Pastoral care

Outstanding teaching practice

CPD training

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in English or related field

Job description

English Teacher | Newham Secondary School | Sept 25 | Permanent Contract

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

Q - Are you looking for a school who genuinely value staff's wellbeing and work-life balance?

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

EdEx - Education Recruitment are exclusively working with a "Good" graded secondary school in Newham to find a English Teacher, with various TLRs attached to the post, depending on your strengths / interests, i.e. curriculum development, pastoral etc. We are looking for an ambitious, enthusiastic and down to earth teacher to join the schools Outstanding English department. This is a permanent contract position directly employed via the school (no supply or short term), starting in September 2025.

The school have a long list of recent 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 opportunities (no glass ceiling!)
• Exceptionally well-resourced department and school including a staff gym
• & so much more!

Ideally you will be an Outstanding practitioner in your own right, maybe you've found it hard to progress at your current school? Your commute might be too far? Or you have simply found your current school demands to be unrealistic. If so, we really think this English Teacher could be for you!

SCHOOL DETAILS - English Teacher:

• Graded "Good" in latest Ofsted Report (2022)
• Praised for having a "Strong sense of community" and "Pupils really enjoy school and want to achieve"
• Student behaviour is good, and you can make your own decisions with behaviour challenges, SLT listen and respect your opinion!
• Inner London Payscale (inner London weighting)
• Open to MPS1 - UPS3 Teacher + TLRs - £38,766 - £60,092
• Located in the borough of Newham
• SLT are strong, supportive and open-minded - positive change is common, but never for the "sake of change"
• English department is well-resourced, with a great blend of experienced and "more junior" teachers - ECTs for example as well as UPS teachers

PERSON DETAILS - English Teacher:

• Passionate about closing attainment gaps and promoting pupil progress
• A strong Outstanding English Teacher - with a proven track record of fantastic teaching practice
• Open-minded, hard-working and ambitious!
• Values staff-wellbeing, mental well-being and isn't afraid of working hard (you're rewarded for hard work at this school!)
• Keen to progress and undertake CPD sessions and training
• To provide a high-quality teaching and learning experience, to raise standards of attainment
• Ensure the progress, achievement and enjoyment of all pupils

If you like the sound of this English Teacher opportunity, please apply today and your dedicated consultant James at EdEx will be in touch within 12 hours if shortlisted. A full Job Description can be given upon applying and chatting with James!

English Teacher | Newham Secondary School | Sept 25 | Permanent Contract

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