English Teacher - Literacy Focus - Barking & Dagenham

Marchant Recruitment
Barking, Greater London

English Teacher – Drive Whole-School Literacy and Rigorous English Language Skills – Barking & Dagenham

A supportive , community-oriented secondary school in Barking & Dagenham is seeking a English Teacher with a focus on Whole-School Literacy improvement from January 2026.

  • English Specialist required from January 2026
  • Barking & Dagenham-based school with a strong focus on literacy and supportive teaching.
  • Ideal for a teacher committed to improving reading ages and securing strong Language results.

You will teach English Language and Literature across KS3 and KS4 (GCSE). The role involves designing intervention strategies to boost foundational literacy skills, promoting a love of reading, and ensuring rigorous teaching of English Language analytical and transactional writing skills.

Experience and Qualifications

  • QTS and a degree in English or a relevant literary/linguistic field.
  • Proven experience teaching the GCSE English Language curriculum effectively.
  • Experience in delivering literacy interventions (e.g., phonics, specific reading programs) is highly desirable.
  • Commitment to promoting a supportive and structured learning environment.

School Information

The school provides a supportive environment with excellent administrative backing and dedicated literacy support staff. The English department is collaborative, and values focused strategies for literacy improvement.

  • Dedicated Literacy Support staff and resources.
  • Supportive professional culture focuses on staff well-being.
  • Strong links with local community and primary schools.

Salary

Paid to scale on MPS / UPS (TLR available for Literacy Coordinator)

Application

To apply for this English Teacher position in Barking & Dagenham, please send your most up to date CV as soon as possible. Early applications are warmly encouraged.

Posted 2025-10-25

Recommended Jobs

JavaScript Node.JS Developer Blockchain

Quant Capital
London

JavaScript Node.JS Developer Blockchain Quant Capital is urgently looking for the best in the market of Javascript Development to join our high profile client. Our client prefers to give ve…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-30

Construction Director - Data Centres

Aldwych Consulting
London

Job Title : Construction Director - Data Centres. Location : London This is your chance to join a world-class project management organisation delivering complex, high-value technical projects across …

View Details
Posted 2025-12-06

Managing Editor (FTC 12 Months)

EMJ
London

Why Join Us? Shape your future: This is a high-impact role with opportunities for real progression and the chance to shape the future of the EMJ brand. Comprehensive health coverage: You'll re…

View Details
Posted 2025-12-13

Legionella Risk Assessor

Penguin Recruitment
City of London, Greater London

Legionella Risk Assessor Location: Greater London & surrounding areas Salary: £33,000 - £38,000 DOE + overtime Role Summary: A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a skilled Legionella Ris…

View Details
Posted 2025-11-30

Ecommerce Sales Placement

London

Ecommerce Sales Placement We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Sales Intern to join our team. This role offers a unique opportunity to support our sales efforts, particularly in the fast-gr…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-24

AI Enablement Lead

Currys
London

AI Enablement Lead AI Enablement Lead Waterloo - Hybrid Working Full Time Permanent  Grade 5 At Currys we’re united by one passion: to help everyone enjoy amazing technology. As one o…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-18

Senior People Manager (12 months FTC)

Log my Care
London

About us Log my Care is the platform for next-generation care providers. We’re built for forward-thinking care teams who want to move beyond outdated systems and deliver the very best person-led c…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-31

Early Years Practitioner in Crystal Palace

Ethos Education
Crystal Palace, Greater London

Make a difference to children's development from a young age as an Early Years Practitioner in an inclusive and vibrant nursery located in Crystal Palace .     The suitable Early Years Prac…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-30

Teacher of History - Outstanding Ofsted - Enfield

Marchant Recruitment
Enfield, Greater London

An Ofsted Outstanding High School in Enfield requires a permanent, full-time Teacher of History, starting January 2026. Join a high-performing Humanities department celebrated for its exceptional out…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-28