English Teacher (MPS-UPS + TLR)

Principal Education; Harrow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Principal Education in Harrow seeks an enthusiastic English Teacher to join the English department from September 2026. You will deliver engaging lessons to KS3 and KS4, fostering reading, writing and analytical skills in a supportive, high-expectation environment.

The role requires QTS or equivalent, a passion for English, and the ability to inspire young women to achieve academic potential. You will collaborate with colleagues, contribute to curriculum development and uphold safeguarding and

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Strong knowledge across English Language and Literature.
• Experience teaching KS3 and KS4, ideally including GCSE.
• Passion for English and committed to inspiring young women to achieve potential.
• Excellent classroom management and high expectations of students.
• Confident teaching students of different abilities and backgrounds.
• Ability to challenge high-achieving students.
• Build positive relationships with students and colleagues.
• Excellent communication, organisation and teamwork.
• Committed to raising attainment and ensuring every student makes strong progress.
• Enthusiastic, reliable and professional.
• Strong safeguarding and student welfare commitment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality English lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Teach engaging and challenging English Language and Literature lessons that inspire students and develop a genuine love of the subject.
• Prepare students effectively for GCSE English Language and Literature examinations.
• Develop students' ability to analyse texts, construct well-developed arguments and communicate their ideas confidently.
• Encourage students to read widely and engage with a diverse range of literary texts.
• Differentiate lessons effectively to meet the needs of students of varying abilities.
• Challenge high-achieving students while providing appropriate support and intervention for those who require additional assistance.
• Use formative and summative assessment to monitor progress and identify areas for development.
• Provide high-quality feedback that enables students to understand how to improve.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour, effort and academic achievement.
• Create a positive, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment.
• Build strong relationships with students and encourage confidence, resilience and independence.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues within the English department to develop curriculum resources, schemes of work and teaching strategies.
• Contribute to departmental meetings, assessment, moderation and curriculum development.
• Support enrichment activities and contribute positively to the wider life of the school.
• Promote the school's CARE values through classroom practice and interactions with students.
• Maintain a strong commitment to safeguarding and student welfare.

Skills

QTS

English knowledge

KS3 KS4 experience

GCSE exposure

Classroom management

Communication skills

Job description

About the School

We are working withan 11-18 comprehensive school based in Harrow.

The school provides a safe, caring and stimulating environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. With high academic expectations and a strong focus on personal development, the school is committed to developing confident, independent and aspirational young women.

The student's CARE values - Communication, Achievement, Respect and Empathy - are central to its approach to teaching, learning and student development.

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and high-quality English Teacher to join the English department at from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious English Teacher who wants to work in a supportive, high-expectations environment where students are encouraged to think independently, develop their confidence and achieve excellent academic outcomes.

You will be responsible for delivering engaging and challenging English Language and Literature lessons across KS3 and KS4, helping students develop their reading, writing, analytical and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver consistently high-quality English lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Teach engaging and challenging English Language and Literature lessons that inspire students and develop a genuine love of the subject.
• Prepare students effectively for GCSE English Language and Literature examinations.
• Develop students' ability to analyse texts, construct well-developed arguments and communicate their ideas confidently.
• Encourage students to read widely and engage with a diverse range of literary texts.
• Differentiate lessons effectively to meet the needs of students of varying abilities.
• Challenge high-achieving students while providing appropriate support and intervention for those who require additional assistance.
• Use formative and summative assessment to monitor progress and identify areas for development.
• Provide high-quality feedback that enables students to understand how to improve.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour, effort and academic achievement.
• Create a positive, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment.
• Build strong relationships with students and encourage confidence, resilience and independence.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues within the English department to develop curriculum resources, schemes of work and teaching strategies.
• Contribute to departmental meetings, assessment, moderation and curriculum development.
• Support enrichment activities and contribute positively to the wider life of the school.
• Promote the school's CARE values through classroom practice and interactions with students.
• Maintain a strong commitment to safeguarding and student welfare.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an English Teacher who:

• Holds QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Has strong subject knowledge across English Language and Literature.
• Has experience teaching KS3 and KS4, ideally including GCSE.
• Is passionate about English and committed to inspiring young women to achieve their academic potential.
• Has excellent classroom management skills and high expectations of students.
• Is confident teaching students of different abilities and backgrounds.
• Can challenge and stretch high-achieving students.
• Can build positive and professional relationships with students and colleagues.
• Has excellent communication, organisation and teamwork skills.
• Is committed to raising attainment and ensuring every student makes strong progress.
• Is enthusiastic, reliable and professional.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to safeguarding and student welfare.

Why This Opportunity?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school with high academic expectations, a broad curriculum and a strong commitment to developing confident and aspirational students.

We are particularly interested in hearing from English Teachers who are passionate about their subject, have high expectations and want to make a genuine difference to students' academic and personal development.