Job title: English Teacher
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Secondary
Functional Expertise: Senior Leader
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Barking and Dagenham, Greater London
Job published: 06-05-2026
Job ID: 119443

Job Description

English Teacher | September 2026 | Barking and Dagenham

An Outstanding 11–18 mixed school with a thriving sixth form in Barking and Dagenham is seeking to appoint an ambitious English Teacher to join a highly successful department from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented English Teacher to become part of a growing team in a school recognised for excellence in all areas.

As an English Teacher, you will deliver engaging and challenging lessons across KS3–KS5, inspiring a love of literature and language. The successful English Teacher will contribute to a high-performing department, supporting students to achieve excellent outcomes and develop strong analytical and communication skills.

The school is looking for an English Teacher who will:

  • Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging English lessons
  • Support students of all abilities to achieve strong progress
  • Contribute to a positive and ambitious department culture
  • Track and assess pupil progress effectively
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues across the school
  • Engage with wider school initiatives and professional development

This English Teacher role is suitable for experienced teachers, ECTs, or high-achieving graduates seeking a trainee English Teacher position. The school offers excellent support and clear pathways for progression, making it an ideal setting for an English Teacher at any stage of their career.

Benefits for the successful English Teacher include:

  • Inner London Pay Scale (MPS–UPS, dependent on experience)
  • Outstanding school environment
  • Excellent CPD and career progression opportunities
  • Supportive leadership and collaborative department
  • Opportunity to teach across KS3–KS5 including sixth form

This English Teacher position offers the chance to join a dynamic and expanding department, where every English Teacher is supported to develop and succeed.

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all level’s secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this English Teacher role in Barking and Dagenham. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this English Teacher role.

English Teacher | September 2026 | Barking and Dagenham

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