Teacher of English
Required from September 2026
Fixed Term Contract for 1 year
Salary Range: MPS/UPS (Inner London Scale)
This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving, high-performing department in this vibrant and happy school. We are seeking an outstanding teacher to join a team which aims to inspire, motivate and challenge every student at all levels. You will be passionate about English and committed to securing excellent outcomes for children of all abilities. As a dedicated and innovative professional, you will join a dynamic team of teaching and associate staff, all determined to ensure that the school maintains its reputation for excellence.
Oaklands is a high-achieving school at GCSE and A level. The English department is an experienced team, is consistently high-performing with areas of outstanding practice. You must be able to motivate and inspire students, and be able to develop and sustain excellent relationships. The English department also has a strong track record for developing staff in a supportive environment.
The department benefits from established links with the English and Media Centre, RADA, National Theatre, The Guardian and the Old Vic.
We are keen to hear from you if you:
* Have an excellent track-record as a teacher
* Are ambitious, hard-working and a team player
* Are emotionally literate with a good sense of humour
Benefits we offer:
* A highly committed and dedicated staff.
* A coaching-based programme of professional development
* Students who love their school, are ambitious and want to learn
A supportive, enthusiastic and experienced department Workload-friendly assessment policy Centralised, collaboratively-planned teaching resources available to support with reducing the teacher’s workload CPD tailored to the need of individuals to support them if they wish to develop further in their careers by taking on additional responsibilities A thriving sixth form in a separate building Great location with Bethnal Green, Cambridge Heath and Whitechapel stations nearby.
Oaklands is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications for all posts from appropriately qualified persons regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be DBS checked.
Further details and an application pack can be found on our website at https://www.oaklands.towerhamlets.sch.uk/Current-vacancies/
Please return a completed application to hr@oaklandsschool.com
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 13th April 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 22nd April 2026