Teacher of English

The Collegiate Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Quest Academy in South Croydon (CR2 8HD) is seeking a Teacher of English for a permanent, full-time role starting January 2027 or April 2027. The salary ranges from £39,196 to £58,120 (TCT1 to TCT14).

You will deliver high-quality, inclusive English teaching, plan lessons to meet diverse learners, and track student progress. Assist enrichment activities, clubs and trips, and engage in ongoing professional development within the department.

Qualifications

• QTS required and an honours degree.
• Safeguarding training/experience with young people.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching in line with departmental schemes of learning.
• Plan lessons that meet the needs of all learners and track progress.
• Support the wider life of the Academy through enrichment activities, clubs and trips.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and collaborate across the department.

Skills

Teaching

Lesson planning

Assessment & progress

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Honours degree

Job description

The Collegiate Trust is seeking a Teacher of English to join The Quest Academy in South Croydon (CR2 8HD). This is a permanent, full-time position with a start date of January 2027 or April 2027. The salary is TCT1 to TCT14 (£39,196 to £58,120).

You will deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching in line with departmental schemes of learning, plan lessons that meet the needs of all learners, and track student progress to inform your teaching. You will also support the wider life of the Academy through enrichment activities, clubs and trips, and engage in ongoing professional development and collaboration across the department.

Applicants should hold Qualified Teacher Status and an honours degree (2:2 or better), with evidence of safeguarding training and experience working with young people of a range of ages and abilities. The Trust welcomes applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but feel they would make an excellent addition to the team.

The Collegiate Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, right to work in the UK, satisfactory references and pre-employment checks.