First-Class English Graduate | Barking and Dagenham | September 2026 Are you a confident and ambitious First-Class English Graduate looking to begin a career in teaching? A high-achieving secondary school in Barking and Dagenham is seeking a motivated First-Class English Graduate to join the English department from September 2026 in a teaching-focused position. This is an excellent opportunity for a First-Class English Graduate to gain hands-on teaching experience before progressing into formal teacher training. The successful First-Class English Graduate will work closely with experienced teachers, planning and delivering lessons across KS3KS5 with full departmental support. Why choose this First-Class English Graduate role? Paid on the Unqualified Teacher Pay Scale Opportunity to progress into teacher training Plan and deliver lessons from the beginning of the role Join a high-achieving and supportive English department Teach GCSE and A-Level students Excellent mentoring and CPD opportunities The school is looking for a First-Class English Graduate who: Holds a First-Class degree in English from a leading university Has aspirations of becoming a qualified English Teacher Is confident leading lessons and supporting students of all abilities Has excellent communication skills and strong subject knowledge Is passionate about improving outcomes for young people Students at the school come from a range of disadvantaged backgrounds, yet the school has a strong record of academic success, with many progressing to Russell Group and Oxbridge universities each year. The successful First-Class English Graduate will play a key role in supporting students to achieve ambitious outcomes and develop a love of English. Ribbons & Reeves are Londons leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this First-Class English Graduate role in Barking and Dagenham. For other roles like this, check out our website, search Ribbons & Reeves. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this First-Class English Graduate role. First-Class English Graduate | Barking and Dagenham | September 2026