English Teacher | Secondary School in Havering

Teacher of English Literature & Language Location: Havering, East/Outer London School Type: Secondary School & Sixth Form (Co-educational, Ages 11–18) Contract: Full-Time, Permanent or Fixed-Term Start Date: Standard Term Start (Flexible / Open) A forward-thinking, supportive secondary school in the London Borough of Havering is seeking an articulate, inspiring, and passionate Teacher of English to join their dynamic English & Communications faculty. Situated in an Outer London borough celebrated for its strong community roots, historic green spaces, and high aspirations, this position offers an outstanding opportunity for an English specialist—whether an experienced teacher looking to share best practices or an ambitious Early Career Teacher (ECT)—to nurture critical thinking, textual analysis, and powerful written expression across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5. About the Role Joining a dedicated team of educators, you will guide students through an engaging curriculum spanning classic literature, modern plays, diverse poetry, and functional linguistic strategy. You will deliver high-impact lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE English Language and Literature), with opportunities to teach Key Stage 5 (A-Level Literature or Language) for qualified candidates. Your teaching will equip students with the analytical rigor, persuasive writing skills, and cultural context required for academic success and higher education. Environment: A bright, well-resourced Outer London campus featuring dedicated English classrooms, interactive learning displays, a modern library hub, and Sixth Form seminar rooms Culture: A collaborative, literacy-focused community committed to academic progress, creative exploration, staff development, and high standards of student achievement Key Responsibilities Design and deliver high-quality, inclusive English lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (and Key Stage 5 where applicable) that cultivate a genuine passion for reading and writing. Prepare GCSE candidates thoroughly for national written examinations through targeted essay-structuring strategies, contextual research, close-reading techniques, and data-informed progress tracking. Foster a disciplined, scholarly, and supportive classroom environment where every student is encouraged to participate in literary debate and creative composition. Monitor and evaluate student performance systematically, providing scaffolded support for developing learners while designing extension tasks for high-aspiring scholars targeting top-tier universities. Contribute to departmental co-curricular activities, such as creative writing clubs, debating societies, national poetry competitions, and school theater trips. Requirements Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognized teaching credential. A strong degree in English Literature, English Language, Linguistics, or a closely related discipline. Proven experience or demonstrated potential to deliver effective English instruction across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (A-Level teaching capability is an advantage). Solid understanding of major national examination board specifications (e.g., AQA, Edexcel, OCR) and current pedagogical practices in English education. Strong communication and classroom management skills, paired with an infectious enthusiasm for literature and language arts. Salary & Benefits Pay Scale: Outer London Main / Upper Pay Scale (MPS/UPS Outer London, commensurate with experience). Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), comprehensive continuous professional development (CPD), structured mentoring, collaborative planning time, and staff wellbeing initiatives. How to Apply If you are an enthusiastic English specialist ready to inspire the next generation of readers and writers in Havering, we welcome your application. Please submit your updated CV and completed application form for consideration.