English Teacher (£45,000 - £53,992)

Perham Education Partnership; Croydon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An Outstanding Ofsted-rated secondary school in Croydon seeks a dedicated English Teacher for a full-time, permanent position starting September 2025. The role includes planning high-quality lessons, developing literacy skills in students, and providing a supportive learning environment. Applicants must hold QTS and possess strong classroom management and communication skills.

Benefits

Access to excellent resources

Strong focus on professional development

Competitive salary on MPS/UPS scale

Potential TLR for experienced candidates

Qualifications

• Qualified English Teacher (QTS) required.
• Proven experience teaching English at secondary level essential.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons per National Curriculum.
• Develop students' literacy skills across texts and genres.
• Assess student progress and provide effective feedback.

Skills

Classroom Management

Communication

Motivational Skills

Education

Degree in English Literature or English Language

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

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22.06.2025

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06.08.2025

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An Outstanding Ofsted-rated secondary school in the London Borough of Croydon requires a dedicated and passionate English Teacher to join their highly successful English department from September 2025. This is a full-time, permanent position teaching Key Stages 3 and 4 (with potential for Key Stage 5). The school is deeply committed to fostering high standards of literacy and achieving excellent student progress.

Responsibilities:

The appointed English Teacher will plan and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons that meet the requirements of the National Curriculum and inspire a love of language and literature. You will be responsible for developing students' core literacy skills – reading, writing, speaking, and listening – across a range of texts and genres. Assessing student progress accurately, providing effective feedback, and collaborating with colleagues within the English team are key expectations for this English Teacher role. We need an excellent English Teacher.

Requirements:

Candidates must be a qualified English Teacher (QTS) with a degree in English Literature, English Language, or a closely related subject. Proven experience teaching English at the secondary level is essential. Strong classroom management skills, excellent communication, and the ability to motivate and inspire students are required.

The School Offers:

This Outstanding school provides a supportive and collaborative working environment within a thriving department. You will have access to excellent resources and benefit from a strong focus on professional development. The school offers a competitive salary on the MPS/UPS scale (Outer London weighting). A TLR may be available for a suitably experienced candidate. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented English Teacher.

If you are an English Teacher enthusiastic about joining a successful department and making a difference in Croydon from September 2025, please apply.