Second in English

THE ROYAL SUTTON SCHOOL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TLR2b £5,871 per annum

Job summary

The Royal Sutton School in London is seeking an ambitious and committed Second in English to join our English team. You will work closely with the Head of English to support the continued development of the department, contribute to high-quality teaching and learning, and help inspire a love of English across the school.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate strong subject knowledge, excellent classroom practice and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for students.

Qualifications

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with strong subject knowledge in English
• Has high expectations of themselves and others
• Is passionate about English and committed to inspiring students
• Can contribute positively to the leadership and development of the department
• Is collaborative, organised and able to build strong relationships with colleagues and students
• Is committed to inclusion and ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed
• Is keen to develop their own practice and support the development of others

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of English to develop the department and curriculum
• Contribute to high-quality teaching and learning across English provision
• Inspire students and promote a love of English throughout the school

Skills

Excellent classroom practice

Department leadership

Curriculum development

Inclusion focus

Job description

Your Role

The Royal Sutton School is seeking an ambitious, enthusiastic and committed Second in English to join our dedicated and talented English team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher who is passionate about English and committed to ensuring that every student is supported to achieve their full potential. As Second in English, you will work closely with the Head of English to support the continued development of the department, contribute to high-quality teaching and learning, and help inspire a love of English across the school.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate strong subject knowledge, excellent classroom practice and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for students. You will be a positive role model for colleagues and students, with the confidence to contribute to departmental leadership and support the ongoing development of curriculum, teaching and learning.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

1. Is an excellent classroom practitioner with strong subject knowledge in English
2. Has high expectations of themselves and others
3. Is passionate about English and committed to inspiring students
4. Can contribute positively to the leadership and development of the department
5. Is collaborative, organised and able to build strong relationships with colleagues and students
6. Is committed to inclusion and ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed
7. Is keen to develop their own practice and support the development of others

What we can offer

1. A supportive and collaborative working environment
2. Opportunities for professional development and career progression
3. The opportunity to play a key role in the continued development of English provision and student outcomes
4. An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package
5. Competitive pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme)
6. Professional development and wellbeing days

Benefits

TLR2b

TLR2b - £5,871 per annum

Safeguarding Information

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected' and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role.

We will carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 226 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request.

Please find a link to our safeguarding policy which we would encourage you to read prior to applying to work in our organisation Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.pdf