Teacher of English

GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust); Ealing; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

GDST pension

36-week year

Free lunches

Wellbeing programme

Fee discount for GDST

Job summary

Notting Hill & Ealing High School - GDST in west London is seeking an inspirational Teacher of English to strengthen our flourishing department. You will teach highly motivated girls across the curriculum up to A Level and support Oxbridge preparation.

We are looking for a well-qualified English graduate with a passion for the subject, excellent subject knowledge, strong organisational and time‑management skills, and the ability to communicate clearly and enthuse students.

Qualifications

• Well-qualified English graduate with excellent subject knowledge.
• Able to teach up to A Level and Oxbridge entrance.
• Strong organisational and time management skills; good communicator.

Responsibilities

• Teach English to highly motivated girls across the school up to A Level and Oxbridge entrance.
• Contribute to curricular and extra-curricular English activities.

Skills

Teaching English

Communication skills

Time management

Education

English degree

Job description

Employer Notting Hill & Ealing High School - GDST Location Ealing, Greater London Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time Salary Competative

Posted 25th September 2026 Start Date 4th January 2027 Expires 2nd October 2026 11:59 AM Contract Type Permanent Start Date 4th January 2027 Job ID 1576358 Suitable for ECT (NQT) Graduates; Other Graduates

Start Date 4th January 2027

Teacher of English

Competitive salary

Full Time or Part Time

Starting January 2027

Permanent Contract

Notting Hill & Ealing High School, one of London’s leading independent girls’ day schools, has an exciting opportunity for an inspirational Teacher of English to contribute further to a flourishing English Department in both its curricular and extra-curricular activities.

We are looking for a well-qualified graduate of English, with a passion for the subject and excellent subject knowledge, to teach highly motivated, talented girls throughout the school up to A Level and Oxbridge entrance. The successful candidate will have good organisational and time management skills. If you are a good communicator who can enthuse and inspire about the teaching of English, and the ways in which it can be further developed and encouraged we would be delighted to hear from you.

Teaching at NHEHS

“Teaching here is all about having in-depth conversations with students about your subject and helping to enthuse them with the same passion as you have. Teaching at NHEHS is exactly what I imagined teaching would be like when I got my first teaching job; it’s what teaching should be!”

About The School

NHEHS is a leading academic day school. Our girls are ambitious, bright, enthusiastic and eager to learn and we offer a warm and supportive community. We occupy a site in suburban, leafy, west Ealing with excellent transport links. As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive terms and conditions of employment, and competitive salaries and pay progression
• Membership of the GDST flexible pension scheme (18% employer contribution and flexibility to generate a pay top-up of up to 10% of pensionable salary in lieu of pension)
• 36-week school year (including INSET days) across 3 terms, with a 2-week half term in the Autum
• Normal teaching hours between 08:20 and 15:45 (depending on timetable for part-time staff)
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities and training grants for qualifications
• Free life assurance benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured, offering free 24-hour counselling, wellbeing support and advice services
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST school
• Free lunches for all staff during term time (equivalent to at least £900 per year)
• In-school staff wellbeing activities such as yoga and access to the school gym

Closing date: Friday 2nd October.

Shortlisted candidates notified: Monday 5th October.

Interviews: Wednesday 7 October

NHEHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS. Applications will be considered only from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included

Safeguarding Statement

The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.