Location: Essex (England) School Status: Outstanding Ofsted Secondary School Start Date: ASAP Start – Permanent, Full-Time Curriculum Scope: Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE) only The Opportunity A prestigious Essex school is looking to appoint an inspirational English specialist. The department is a centre of excellence, focusing on high-level linguistic analysis and literary scholarship. This is an ideal setting for a practitioner who values academic rigour and wishes to inspire a love of the written word in a high-achieving environment. Core Responsibilities Deliver a challenging curriculum across GCSE and Key Stage 3, covering canonical and contemporary literature. Foster students' ability to construct sophisticated, evidence-based written arguments. Contribute to the school's literacy initiative, promoting expressive communication across all year groups. Requirements & Compensation Essential: Must hold QTS and a relevant Honours degree in English. Salary: National Teachers' Pay Scale (M/UPS). Benefits: Generous PPA time and a research-led professional development programme .