* 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.