English Teacher | Secondary School i Havering

Teacher of English Language & Literature (January Start)

Location: Havering, East/Outer London

School Type: Secondary School & Sixth Form (Co-educational, Ages 11–18)

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent or Fixed-Term

Start Date: January 2027

A welcoming, high-performing secondary school and Sixth Form in the London Borough of Havering is seeking a passionate, articulate, and creative Teacher of English to join their thriving English & Communications faculty this January. Situated in a vibrant Outer London borough renowned for its strong community ties, excellent transport links, and ambitious educational standards, this January appointment offers a rewarding opportunity for an English specialist—whether an experienced practitioner seeking a fresh setting or a confident Early Career Teacher (ECT)—to cultivate critical reading, expressive writing, and literary appreciation across all key stages.

About the Role

Joining a supportive, collaborative department from January, you will inspire students to explore classic and contemporary literature, dissect persuasive rhetoric, and find their own authentic voice on the page. You will deliver academically rigorous, engaging lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE English Language & English Literature), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level English Literature / Language). Your teaching will build strong analytical fluency, vocabulary precision, and persuasive essay technique—equipping young learners with the communicative confidence required for top-tier university degrees and future careers.

• Environment: A modern Outer London campus featuring bright, well-resourced English classrooms, a dedicated school library and literacy hub, interactive display technology, and shared departmental planning spaces

• Culture: A literacy-rich, inclusive, and academically ambitious learning community dedicated to reading for pleasure, oracy, creative expression, and outstanding examination outcomes

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver stimulating, inclusive, and academically rigorous English lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level), covering Shakespeare, 19th-century fiction, modern drama, poetry anthologies, and unseen non-fiction analysis.

• Prepare GCSE and A-Level candidates thoroughly for national examinations through explicit modeling of textual analysis, comparative essay structuring, creative/transactional writing techniques, and Spoken Language endorsements.

• Foster a vibrant classroom culture of oracy and reading, encouraging structured academic debate, critical questioning, and independent reading habits.

• Track and evaluate student progress systematically, providing constructive, actionable feedback, implementing targeted literacy interventions for developing readers/writers, and designing intellectual stretch for aspiring humanities scholars.

• Contribute actively to departmental enrichment, including creative writing workshops, debating societies, theatre visits into central London, and whole-school literacy initiatives.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a recognized equivalent secondary teaching credential.

• A strong academic degree in English Literature, English Language, Creative Writing, or a closely related Humanities discipline.

• Proven track record or demonstrated capability of delivering high-quality English instruction across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (A-Level English teaching experience is highly desirable).

• Comprehensive working knowledge of major UK national examination board specifications (e.g., AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas) and evidence-informed literacy and disciplinary writing pedagogy.

• Exceptional classroom presence, strong communication skills, and an infectious enthusiasm for literature, language, and student expression.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: Outer London Main / Upper Pay Scale (MPS/UPS Outer London, commensurate with experience), with potential TLR opportunities available for suitable candidates (e.g., Key Stage 3 English Lead or Whole-School Literacy Coordinator).

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), comprehensive continuous professional development (CPD), structured mentoring and middle leadership pathways, collaborative planning time, and staff health and wellbeing initiatives.

How to Apply

If you are an inspiring English educator ready to join a supportive, ambitious school community in Havering this January, we encourage you to apply promptly. Please send your updated CV and completed application form for consideration.