Teacher of English Literature & Language

Location: Waltham Forest, East London

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

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent or Fixed-Term

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP or January Start

An ambitious, culturally rich secondary school and Sixth Form in the East London Borough of Waltham Forest is seeking an articulate, creative, and dynamic Teacher of English to join their high-performing Humanities & Language Arts faculty. This is an exceptional opportunity for a literary specialist—whether an experienced educator looking to teach advanced A-Level literature modules or an ambitious Early Career Teacher (ECT)—to foster critical analysis, creative expression, and a lifelong love of reading across a diverse, vibrant student body.

About the Role

As a Teacher of English, you will bring classical texts, modern literature, and linguistic analysis to life in the classroom. Joining an energetic department, you will deliver high-rigor, engaging lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE English Language & English Literature), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level English Literature / Language), equipping students with the communication, analytical, and writing skills essential for academic success and future careers.

• Environment: A progressive East London secondary school featuring modern learning spaces, an extensively stocked library media center, and strong whole-school literacy initiatives

• Culture: A collaborative, supportive department backed by shared digital curriculum planning, dedicated literacy intervention specialists, and visionary departmental leadership

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver academically rich, engaging English Language and Literature lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 that build textual analysis, essay structure, critical reasoning, and vocabulary mastery.

• Prepare GCSE and A-Level candidates thoroughly for national written examinations using data-driven progress tracking, live modelling, and diagnostic feedback routines.

• Embed diverse literary voices, contemporary media texts, and whole-school reading strategies into daily instruction to cultivate inclusive literacy and confidence.

• Track, evaluate, and monitor student progress, implementing targeted interventions to stretch high-aspiring scholars while scaffolding writing mechanics for developing learners.

• Contribute positively to department enrichment, such as debate clubs, creative writing workshops, national poetry competitions, theatre visits, and book clubs.

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 instruction across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (KS5/A-Level English teaching experience is highly desirable).

• Thorough knowledge of national English examination board specifications (e.g., AQA, Edexcel, OCR) and set text requirements.

• Superior classroom presence, exceptional written/verbal communication skills, and an infectious enthusiasm for literature and rhetoric.

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, Literacy Lead, or Debating/Enrichment Lead.

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), comprehensive continuous professional development (CPD), structured mentoring, and access to staff health and wellbeing programs.

How to Apply

If you are an inspiring, articulate English specialist ready to empower young writers and thinkers at a dynamic secondary school in Waltham Forest, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application and CV as soon as possible for consideration.