Qualified English Teacher

Are you an enthusiastic and committed English Teacher who believes in the power of literature, language, and literacy to transform lives? Are you ready to join a forward-thinking secondary school in Brent where your subject knowledge, creativity, and ambition will be valued and nurtured? We are seeking a talented English specialist to join a highly supportive and successful department from September 2025.

This is a well-established, high-achieving, and inclusive secondary school with a strong culture of learning and mutual respect. The English department is one of the school’s strengths, consistently delivering excellent outcomes through a rich and engaging curriculum. The school is known for its investment in staff development, outstanding behaviour support systems, and collaborative ethos.

This role would suit an English teacher with QTS or QTLS who is passionate about fostering a love of reading, writing, and critical thinking. Applications are welcome from both experienced teachers and ECTs who are eager to begin their career in a school that values rigour, creativity, and support.

Main Responsibilities:
• Plan and deliver high-quality English lessons across KS3 and KS4, in line with the national curriculum and departmental schemes of work
• Teach a diverse and rich curriculum that includes prose, drama, poetry, and non-fiction, ensuring a balance of canonical and contemporary texts
• Prepare pupils for GCSE English Language and English Literature, using data and assessment to track progress and inform teaching
• Differentiate effectively to meet the needs of all learners, including those with SEN, EAL, and higher prior attainment
• Encourage students to become confident readers, articulate speakers, and thoughtful writers through engaging classroom experiences
• Set high expectations for behaviour, achievement, and personal development, maintaining a purposeful and inclusive classroom environment
• Contribute to the wider work of the department and school through enrichment activities, interventions, and collaborative planning
• Uphold the Teachers’ Standards, demonstrating professionalism, subject expertise, and a commitment to safeguarding

The Ideal Candidate Will:
• Hold UK QTS or QTLS and have experience teaching English in a secondary school setting
• Be confident delivering English Language and Literature at KS3 and KS4 (KS5 desirable)
• Have excellent knowledge of the English curriculum, with a strong understanding of pedagogy, assessment, and differentiation
• Demonstrate outstanding classroom practice, behaviour management, and a reflective approach to improvement
• Be passionate about their subject and committed to developing pupils’ academic and cultural literacy

The School Offers:
• A well-led English department with high expectations and a strong support network
• Clear schemes of work, robust assessment systems, and access to high-quality resources
• A CPD-rich culture with regular training, mentoring, and progression opportunities
• A diverse and engaged student population that enjoys learning

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required prior to appointment.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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