Job Description
Location: Southwark\nStart Date: September 2025\nPosition: Permanent\nSalary: MPS/UPS\n\nAbout the Role:\n\nWe are seeking a passionate and dedicated English Teacher to join a highly successful and well-resourced department at an outstanding mixed school near Southwark. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a prestigious, over-subscribed school with a reputation for academic excellence and exceptional student behaviour. The school boasts state-of-the-art facilities and a supportive leadership team that is committed to staff development.\n\nThe ideal candidate will have a strong subject knowledge, be able to inspire students, and contribute to the department’s ongoing success.
You will be working alongside experienced and supportive colleagues who are committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\n * Teach English across KS3 - KS5, delivering engaging and high-quality lessons.\n\n * Plan and deliver well-structured lessons that inspire, challenge, and support students.\n\n * Use data-driven assessment methods to monitor progress and provide feedback.\n\n * Contribute to the department’s curriculum development and extracurricular activities.\n\n * Maintain high expectations for student behaviour, achievement, and engagement.\n\n * Work collaboratively with colleagues to support student learning and progress.\n\nRequirements:\n\n * Qualified English Teacher with the ability to teach up to KS5.\n\n * Holds a formal teaching qualification with QTS (e.g., PGCE).\n\n * Strong classroom management skills and a passion for teaching English.\n\n * Ability to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.\n\n * Open to experienced teachers, ECTs, and overseas-trained teachers with QTS.\n\nWhy Join This School?\n\n * Outstanding mixed school with a English of academic excellence.\n\n * Progress 8 score in the top 18% of schools nationally.\n\n * Supportive and experienced leadership team with excellent CPD opportunities.\n\n * Exceptional student behaviour and a positive learning culture.\n\n * Excellent transport links, making it easily accessible from various parts of London.\n\n * State-of-the-art teaching facilities and resources