Teacher of English Language & Literature

Location: Havering, East/Outer London

School Type: Secondary School & Sixth Form (Co-educational)

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent or Fixed-Term

Start Date: January Start

An ambitious, forward-thinking secondary school and Sixth Form in the London Borough of Havering is seeking an articulate, creative, and dynamic Teacher of English to join their vibrant English & Communications faculty starting in January. This is an exceptional opportunity for an English specialist, whether an experienced educator looking to make a lasting impact or a dedicated Early Career Teacher (ECT), to inspire literary appreciation, critical analysis, and powerful written expression across an eager student body.

About the Role

As a Teacher of English, you will bring classic and contemporary literature to life while honing students' mastery of language, rhetoric, and textual analysis. Joining the department for the spring term, you will deliver engaging, high-standard lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE English Language & Literature), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level English Literature / Language), cultivating deep textual comprehension, creative writing skills, and high-level essay construction.

• Start Date: January

• Environment: A supportive Outer London secondary school celebrated for strong academic progress, high literary engagement, and modern learning resources

• Culture: A highly collaborative, well-resourced English faculty featuring shared digital planning frameworks, structured reading programs, and visionary departmental leadership

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver academically rich, engaging English lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 that develop students' analytical reading, critical writing, and oral communication skills.

• Prepare GCSE and A-Level candidates thoroughly for national examinations using data-driven progress tracking, targeted essay coaching, and diagnostic feedback routines.

• Connect literary themes, poetry, and prose to broader historical, social, and cultural contexts to deepen students' literary literacy and empathy.

• Monitor, track, and evaluate student progress, applying targeted intervention strategies to stretch high-aspiring writers while scaffolding core skills for developing readers.

• Contribute positively to department enrichment, such as creative writing clubs, student journalism, debate societies, national poetry competitions, and theatre trips.

Requirements

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

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

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

• Thorough knowledge of national English examination board specifications (e.g., AQA, Edexcel, OCR, Eduqas).

• Superior classroom presence, inspiring questioning techniques, and an infectious passion for literature, language, and student-led debate.

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 Coordination or Whole-School Literacy Leadership.

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), comprehensive continuous professional development (CPD), structured onboarding for a smooth January transition, and access to staff health and wellbeing schemes.

How to Apply

If you are an ambitious, inspiring English specialist ready to make an immediate impact from January at a thriving secondary school in Havering, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application as soon as possible for consideration.