Teacher of English

GEORGE MITCHELL SCHOOL; Epping Forest; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

George Mitchell School is seeking a passionate Teacher of English to join their team from September 2025. The school emphasizes high standards and offers a supportive environment with excellent professional development opportunities. This role is ideal for dedicated educators looking to make a significant impact in a diverse community.

Benefits

Extended October half term

Non-meetings weeks throughout the year

School theatre trips with free teacher tickets

Employee Assistance Programme

Personalised CPD programme

Team building whole staff sessions

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Highly committed and motivated teacher.
• Ability to lead by example.
• Experience in a diverse educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Teach English to students and promote good learning outcomes.
• Participate in the school's journey to becoming outstanding.
• Support the well-being of students and staff.

Skills

Commitment

Motivation

Passion for teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Job Title:Teacher of English

Reporting to: Curriculum Leader for English

Grade: MPS/UPS (Outer London)

Contract: Permanent

We are looking for an English Teacher to join our team at George Mitchell School from September 2025. If you are a highly committed, motivated and passionate teacher who can lead by example, this is a unique opportunity to take a proactive role in our journey to becoming an outstanding school.

George Mitchell School is aspiring to be an outstanding school, and we welcome colleagues who want to join us, and our students, on that journey. Behaviour for Learning is very good, and there is an enthusiastic emphasis on good outcomes for our students who hail from a richly diverse area, with many ethnic groups and languages represented. George Mitchell a fantastic place to work.

We are very much a community school at the heart of a local neighbourhood, and we provide a haven in which our children feel safe, valued and happy. Each child at George Mitchell is special and we do our utmost to ensure that each student is given every opportunity to learn and succeed.

We are committed to the task of continuing to raise standards and have a comprehensive induction programme and excellent professional development opportunities.

George Mitchell is committed to supporting the well-being of our staff, offering:

• Extended October half term
• Non-meetings weeks throughout the year to support with reducing workload
• School theatre trips with free teacher tickets
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Personalised CPD programme
• Team building whole staff sessions
• An appraisal system offering opportunities to develop your own career progression

We warmly welcome an informal visit or a conversation prior to application.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS Clearance.

For more information please refer to the application pack on our website or contact Helena Culliney, HR Officer on 020 8539 6198 or e-mail.

Completed application forms should be returned by an email via the button below9am on 2^ndJune 2025. Please note that we cannot accept applications via CV.