English Teacher - SW London - January 2026

Quantum Scholars; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded secondary school in Chessington, South West London, is seeking an enthusiastic English Teacher to start in January 2026. The successful candidate will teach across Key Stages 3 and 4 and may contribute to Key Stage 5, fostering a love of literature in a supportive environment. Ideal for experienced teachers or Early Career Teachers, with excellent professional development opportunities available.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive leadership

Collaborative teaching environment

Qualifications

• Experience teaching English at secondary level (KS3–KS4 essential).
• Strong commitment to fostering student progress.
• Ability to contribute to Key Stage 5 if qualified.

Responsibilities

• Teach English across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Participate in the collaborative English department.
• Facilitate the development of students' critical and creative thinking.

Skills

Commitment to high-quality teaching

Experience teaching English

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

English Teacher - Chessington, South West London

Start Date: January 2026 (or sooner for the right candidate)

Contract: 2 Terms (until July 2026) – Permanent appointment possible for the right candidate

Location: Chessington, South West London

Ofsted Rating: Good

A well-regarded and supportive secondary school in Chessington is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of English to join the team from January 2026. For an outstanding candidate, a permanent appointment may be offered immediately.

About the Role

The successful candidate will teach English across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the opportunity to contribute to Key Stage 5 depending on experience. You will join a collaborative and innovative English department committed to fostering a love of literature and developing students' critical and creative thinking.

This role is suitable for experienced teachers or Early Career Teachers (ECTs) looking to grow their career in a supportive and forward‑thinking environment.

We Offer

• A Good Ofsted-rated school with a strong culture of support and development
• A collaborative and passionate English department
• Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities
• Supportive leadership and a positive staff culture
• Modern classrooms and resources to support engaging, high‑quality teaching

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching English at secondary level (KS3–KS4 essential)
• Commitment to high-quality teaching, learning, and student progress
• Right to work in the UK – sponsorship is not available for this role