Job Description

English Teacher – Enfield – September 2026

A high-achieving, Ofsted-rated Good secondary school in Enfield is seeking an ambitious English Teacher to join its successful department from September 2026. This Secondary Teaching Opportunity offers the chance to work within a structured, knowledge-rich curriculum where academic rigour and exemplary behaviour standards are central to school life.

The school has built a strong reputation for sustained GCSE and A-Level outcomes, calm corridors and a culture of purposeful learning. English is a flagship subject, with a carefully sequenced curriculum spanning Key Stages 3–5, regular extended writing practice and a sharp focus on disciplinary literacy. Staff benefit from clear routines, centralised detentions and a leadership team committed to evidence-informed pedagogy.

What the school offers:

• High-quality CPD and clearly mapped career progression pathways
• Instructional coaching and subject-specific mentoring
• Centralised behaviour systems with robust pastoral support
• Collaborative planning with shared schemes of work
• Opportunities for TLR responsibility within the English department

The role – Permanent English Teacher role

This English Teacher will deliver challenging, well-structured lessons, use assessment data to drive pupil progress and contribute to curriculum refinement. The successful English Teacher will foster analytical thinking, academic writing and a love of literature while maintaining consistently high expectations. Wider contribution to enrichment, including debating, reading programmes or theatre visits, is welcomed.

Applicants for this English Teacher role must:

• Hold UK QTS or be completing a UK-recognised teacher training programme
• Have a strong academic background, ideally a 2:1 or higher from a reputable university (Russell Group desirable)
• Demonstrate substantial UK classroom experience with evidence of measurable progress
• Show confidence operating within established behaviour frameworks
• Be legally entitled to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)

Outer London MPS: £37,870–£50,474 (UPS up to £56,154).

This English Teacher – Enfield – September 2026 position is ideal for ambitious practitioners seeking long-term progression in a high-performing secondary environment.

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English Teacher | September 2026 | INDHOT