English Teacher required January 2026 Good mixed school based in Brentwood English Teacher to join a creative, well-led and ambitious English department This role offers an exciting opportunity for an English specialist to teach KS3–KS4 within a strong and well-structured department. The school is looking for someone who can deliver engaging lessons, contribute to collaborative curriculum planning and maintain high expectations for progress and behaviour. The successful candidate will join a team committed to fostering strong literacy skills, analytical thinking and a genuine love of reading across all year groups. School Information This well-established 11–18 secondary school educates roughly 1,250 students and maintains a strong reputation for academic success and pastoral care. The English department is known for its well-sequenced curriculum, engaging schemes of work and commitment to fostering a love of reading and high-level writing skills. The school offers access to modern teaching rooms equipped with interactive boards, digital resources and an extensive library to support enrichment and study. Teachers describe the working culture as warm, organised and highly collaborative. The school places significant emphasis on staff development, offering regular CPD, cross-departmental training and opportunities to participate in curriculum review and literacy initiatives. Behaviour is consistently well managed across the school, allowing teachers to maintain productive classrooms where students are encouraged to achieve their potential. Leadership is considered approachable, supportive and proactive in creating a stable and motivating environment. Salary Paid to scale (MPS/UPS) Application Please forward a CV for consideration.