Secondary Teacher + Head of Year (TLR1B), EdEx – Education Recruitment

Guardian Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An outstanding school in Newham is seeking a passionate Secondary Teacher + Head of Year for a full-time, permanent position starting in September 2025. This role offers an excellent opportunity to make a daily impact on students' lives while enjoying a supportive environment led by a natural leader. With a focus on pastoral care, minimal teaching timetable, and a modern marking policy, this position is perfect for educators eager to advance their careers. Enjoy a good work-life balance and the chance to step into an Assistant Head Teacher role in the future. Don't miss out on this remarkable opportunity!

Benefits

Good work-life balance

Modern marking policy

Supportive environment

Huge TLR opportunities

Leave work at 3:30pm

Qualifications

• Strong academics required across Degree, A Levels, and GCSEs.
• Must be able to coach and mentor pupils to success.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral support and liaise with parents.
• Inspire and motivate students with minimal teaching timetable.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Pastoral Care

Strong Academics

Education

Degree

A Levels

GCSEs

Job description

Secondary Teacher + Head of Year (TLR1B)

An 'Outstanding' school in the heart of Newham is looking for a Secondary Teacher + Head of Year (TLR1B) for September 2025 start. This is a full-time, permanent contract issued via the School.

Please note - This Secondary School is completely open to your teaching specialism. The focus is that you must be eager to make a difference daily & have a genuine passion for Pastoral. This is a great stepping stone into an Assistant Head Teacher position.

Why would you want to work at this remarkable School?

• Head Teacher is a natural leader, works with staff, not against them.
• KS3-5
• Moving away from the standard "death by PP" (Good questioning & modelling is a must)
• Abundance of additional support for pupils (to benefit staff)
• Huge TLR opportunities
• Good work-life balance!
• Modern marking policy (you don't take any work home)
• Can leave work at 3:30pm!
• & much more!

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Secondary Teacher + Head of Year (TLR1B)
• Minimal teaching timetable
• Year Group pending appoint candidates' strength
• Pastoral Support
• Attendance and Welfare
• Behaviour
• Parent Liaison
• Inspiring and motivating the younger generation
• September 2025 start - Full Time & Permanent
• MPS1 - UPS3 + TLR1B (£11,500)
• Located in the Borough of Newham

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Strong academics across the board - Degree, A Levels and GCSEs
• Interest in making a difference daily
• Must be able to coach & mentor pupils to success

SCHOOL DETAILS

• Graded 'Outstanding' in latest Ofsted report
• Impressive Progress 8 results
• Modern & creative facilities throughout
• Impeccable behaviour throughout the School
• Plenty of additional support in class from graduate Teaching Assistants
• Good Tube Links - Newham

If you are interested in this Secondary Teacher + Head of Year (TLR1B) opportunity, interviews can be arranged immediately!

Apply for this Secondary Teacher + Head of Year (TLR1B) opportunity by sending your CV to Ryan at EdEx. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted)!