English Teacher

English Teacher September 2026 Barking and Dagenham

A high-achieving secondary school in Barking and Dagenham is seeking to appoint a passionate and ambitious English Teacher to join their successful English department from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for an English Teacher to join a thriving school with high academic expectations, excellent behaviour and a strong culture of achievement across KS3-KS5.

The successful English Teacher will deliver engaging and thought-provoking lessons that inspire a love of reading, writing and critical thinking. Working within a supportive and collaborative department, the English Teacher will play a key role in maintaining strong outcomes while ensuring all students are challenged and supported to reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver creative and engaging English lessons across KS3-KS5
• Build positive relationships and maintain high classroom expectations
• Differentiate effectively to support students of all abilities
• Monitor progress and use assessment effectively to raise attainment
• Contribute positively to departmental planning and wider school life
• Encourage confidence, independence and academic ambition in students

This English Teacher position is open to experienced teachers, ECTs and high-achieving graduates interested in teacher training. The school offers excellent mentoring, a strong ECT programme and clear progression opportunities within a highly supportive environment.

Benefits

• Inner London Pay Scale (MPS-UPS)
• Opportunity to teach motivated and aspirational students
• Excellent CPD and career development opportunities
• Supportive senior leadership and collaborative English department
• Strong behaviour systems and excellent classroom environments
• Opportunity to teach across KS3, KS4 and KS5

This English Teacher role offers the opportunity to join a welcoming and ambitious school community where staff are valued and supported to develop professionally throughout their career.