Teacher of English

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Croydon; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is recruiting a Teacher of English for a prestigious Croydon-based school, to commence January 2027. You will teach English from KS3 to A Level (Language and Literature) with a passion for the subject and a commitment to high-quality teaching.

The department values creativity, collaboration, and professional development within a supportive, long-established school with strong exam results and broader enrichment opportunities.

Qualifications

• Hold QTS status or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks.
• CV must cover full work history.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Teach from Year 7 to A Level in English Language and English Literature.
• Use creative, engaging lessons to cater for all pupils.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop resources and share best practice.

Skills

QTS

Job description

Teacher of English

Croydon

January 2027

Permanent

MPS/UPS including Outer London Allowance

Tradewind Recruitment are excited to be partnering with a prestigious Croydon based school in their recruitment of an English teacher to start in January 2027. The school are looking for an enthusiastic and creative English teacher with a passion for their subject and a commitment to high quality teaching. Excellent subject knowledge and commitment to continually develop it. Each member of the department is seen as an integral part of the team, working together sharing ideas and developing resources cohesively. The successful candidate will have the capacity to bring innovative ideas to the classroom and show a strong record of raising student attainment through their teaching.

Teach from Year 7 to A Level in both Language and Literature

Use creativity to develop rich and exciting lessons to cater for all pupils

Join a highly successful and committed team with excellent results

Work alongside knowledgeable and experienced colleagues

Be part of a school that has been in Croydon for over 300 years, with strong traditions and wide-ranging extra-curricular activities

Develop professionally and personally in a secure, but lively atmosphere

Model the school's pastoral care and their Christian ethos

The English Department is a strong department that is well respected within the school. The department believe in mixed ability teaching at all levels from KS3 up to KS5. They have a history of strong examination results at GCSE and A Level in both English Language and English Literature. For the past three years, the Department has been focusing on developing an innovative KS3 curriculum that prepares pupils for the demands of the strengthened GCSE and broadens their understanding, and enjoyment of Literature and Language. To further enrich pupils' experience of English, they offer a variety of visits and extra-curricular clubs. The school prides itself on working together as a team, planning collaboratively and supporting each other in every aspect of day-to-day teaching and learning.

Hold QTS status or equivalent teaching qualification

Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks

CV must cover full work history

Legal right to work in the UK

Tradewind Recruitment are committed to Safeguarding and are also a proud Equal Opportunities Employer.