School Status & Location Sector: Outstanding Ofsted Secondary School (with Sixth Form). Borough: Barnet (Outer London, England). Start Date: Permanent, full-time role commencing January 2026. The Opportunity & School Profile This highly successful Outstanding secondary school in Barnet is recruiting an ambitious English Teacher. The role is ideal for an ECT seeking robust support to develop skills in inspiring deep engagement with English Language and Literature from Key Stage 3 through the rigorous GCSE syllabus. Core Responsibilities & Teaching Scope Literary Engagement: Instructing English Language and Literature across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE) only. Writing Development: Driving high attainment by developing pupils' analytical, structural, and persuasive essay writing skills. Collaborative Practice: Engaging fully with departmental initiatives and shared best practice within the ECT cohort. Compensation & Benefits Essential Requirements: Hold or be soon to obtain QTS. Relevant Degree in English. Salary: Excellent salary paid on the national Teachers' Pay Scale (M/UPS). Support: Highly structured ECT induction programme managed by a dedicated Assistant Head.