Job Title: English Teacher
Salary range: Inner London Pay Scales MPS (£38,766 - £50,288) / UPS (£55,415 - £60,092)
Contract: Permanent
Start date: 1 January 2026
Hours of work: Teachers Terms and Conditions
Aspire | Commit | Succeed
Alperton Community School is a large, mixed 11–18 academy, with over 350 students in our thriving
Sixth Form. Due to our growing popularity and continued success, we have recently expanded our
intake to 12 forms in each year group. We are a truly inclusive school, reflecting the wonderfully diverse and vibrant local community we serve.
The Role
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of English. As a passionate team, we strive to
cultivate lifelong learners and critical thinkers who feel confident navigating and thriving in the world
beyond school. The transformational nature of education and qualifications in English mean that
quality Teaching and Learning is at the heart of our department. We value the knowledge and
experiences students bring to the classroom; challenge and push students’ thinking to enable them
to fully engage with ideas in literature and ways of communicating in the world; and embrace the
myriad of ways to ‘do’ English including through writing, reading, discussion and thoughtful
engagement with writers’ ideas. Our curriculum is broad, reflective and continually in conversation
with students who are encouraged to work collaboratively, critically and creatively in order to
explore and challenge each other’s thinking as well as develop their own personal, creative, and
critical voices.
What We Offer
As part of our commitment to staff wellbeing and development, we offer a comprehensive benefits
package, including:
● Extensive CPD and professional growth opportunities
● Employee Assistance Programme
● Cashback Health Benefits
● Cycle to Work Scheme
● Pension Scheme
● Opportunities for progression and leadership
Key Dates
Closing Date: 16 October 2025 (23:59)
Assessment & Interview Date: 22 October 2025
Supplementary Information
Applicants who have applied for this post in the last 6 months need not apply.
We are committed to safer recruitment and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome
applications from all sections of the community.
The successful candidate(s) will be required to undertake an Enhanced and Barred Disclosure and
Barring Service (DBS) check and register the DBS on the Update Service.