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Teacher of English Literature & Language (January 2027 Start)

Location: Barking & Dagenham, East/Outer London

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

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent or Fixed-Term

Start Date: January 2027 (Winter Term Start)

An Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' secondary school and Sixth Form in Barking & Dagenham is seeking an articulate, passionate, and scholarly Teacher of English to join their renowned English & Literacy faculty this January . Set within a rapidly growing East London educational hub, this mid-year appointment offers an exceptional opportunity for an English specialist—whether an experienced practitioner eager to lead A-Level Literature seminars or an ambitious Early Career Teacher (ECT)—to foster critical reading, analytical writing, rhetoric, and literary appreciation across a high-aspiring student body.

About the Role

Stepping into the department for the January term, you will inspire students through classical and contemporary literature, poetic analysis, dramatic texts, and creative writing techniques. Joining a collaborative, high-performing team, you will deliver compelling lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE English Language & GCSE English Literature), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level English Literature / A-Level Language & Literature), equipping young scholars with the textual precision, evaluative depth, and communication skills needed for top university pathways.

• Environment: A state-of-the-art Outer London campus featuring dedicated English suites, extensive digital reading archives, a vibrant library resource center, and small-group Sixth Form seminar spaces

• Culture: An academically rigorous, supportive, and inclusive learning environment focused on literacy development, debate, text-rich curricula, high expectations, and outstanding examination outcomes

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver academically rich, safe, and engaging English lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 covering prose, poetry, Shakespearean drama, non-fiction analysis, and transactional writing.

• Prepare GCSE and A-Level candidates thoroughly for national written examinations through explicit modeling of thesis-driven essays, contextual analysis, unseen text responses, and data-driven progress tracking.

• Cultivate an active reading culture and seminar-style classroom atmosphere where critical debate, diverse literary perspectives, and analytical writing thrive.

• Track, evaluate, and monitor student progress systematically, executing targeted extension activities to stretch high-aspiring literary scholars targeting Oxbridge and Russell Group humanities pathways while scaffolding core literacy skills for developing learners.

• Contribute actively to departmental enrichment, including creative writing clubs, national poetry competitions, public speaking tournaments, theatre study trips, and whole-school literacy initiatives.

Requirements

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

• A strong academic degree in English Literature, English Language, Linguistics, Comparative Literature, or a closely related discipline.

• Proven track record or demonstrated capability of delivering outstanding English instruction across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (KS5/A-Level English Literature or Language teaching capability is highly desirable).

• Comprehensive working knowledge of national examination board specifications (e.g., AQA, Edexcel, OCR) and evidence-informed pedagogical practices in English teaching.

• Exceptional classroom presence, strong analytical and written 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 Key Stage 4 English Coordinator, Literacy Lead, or KS5 English Specialist.

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), comprehensive continuous professional development (CPD), structured middle leadership mentoring, reading resources, and staff health and wellbeing benefits.

How to Apply

If you are an ambitious English specialist ready to make an immediate impact this January at an Outstanding school in Barking, we encourage you to apply promptly. Please submit your application form and CV as soon as possible for consideration.