English teacher

Teacher of English
Location: Croydon, South London
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: MPS/UPS including Outer London Allowance

About The Role

The school is seeking a creative and committed English Teacher with a genuine passion for the subject and a desire to inspire a love of language and literature in young people. The successful candidate will possess excellent subject knowledge, strong classroom practice and a commitment to delivering engaging and challenging lessons that enable all students to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Teach English across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.
• Ideally have the ability to teach both English Language and English Literature to A Level.
• Deliver engaging, innovative and differentiated lessons that meet the needs of all learners.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to raising student attainment and progress.
• Contribute positively to a collaborative and highly successful English Department.
• Support the wider life of the school through enrichment activities and pastoral care.
• Share the school's values and commitment to providing outstanding opportunities for all students.

About The English Department

The English Department is a highly respected and successful team with a strong track record of excellent GCSE and A Level outcomes in both English Language and English Literature. It is committed to mixed-ability teaching across all key stages and has recently developed an innovative Key Stage 3 curriculum designed to broaden students' appreciation of literature and language while preparing them for the demands of GCSE study. Students benefit from a wide range of enrichment opportunities, including educational visits, theatre trips, reading initiatives and extracurricular clubs. The department prides itself on its collaborative culture, with staff working closely together to share ideas, develop resources and support one another in delivering exceptional teaching and learning.

Benefits

• A welcoming and supportive school community with a strong reputation for academic achievement.
• A collaborative and experienced English Department committed to professional excellence.
• Outstanding opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A rich programme of extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities.
• A positive and supportive working environment where staff wellbeing is valued.
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on students' academic and personal development.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer.