Job title: English Teacher
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Secondary
Functional Expertise: Senior Leader
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: Barking & Dagenham, East London
Job published: 22-05-2026
Job ID: 120251

Job Description

English Teacher | September 2026 | Barking and Dagenham

A high-achieving secondary school in Barking and Dagenham is seeking to appoint a passionate and ambitious English Teacher to join their successful English department from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for an English Teacher to join a thriving school with high academic expectations, excellent behaviour and a strong culture of achievement across KS3–KS5.

The successful English Teacher will deliver engaging and thought-provoking lessons that inspire a love of reading, writing and critical thinking. Working within a supportive and collaborative department, the English Teacher will play a key role in maintaining strong outcomes while ensuring all students are challenged and supported to reach their full potential.

The school is looking for an English Teacher who can:

  • Deliver creative and engaging English lessons across KS3–KS5
  • Build positive relationships and maintain high classroom expectations
  • Differentiate effectively to support students of all abilities
  • Monitor progress and use assessment effectively to raise attainment
  • Contribute positively to departmental planning and wider school life
  • Encourage confidence, independence and academic ambition in students

This English Teacher position is open to experienced teachers, ECTs and high-achieving graduates interested in teacher training. The school offers excellent mentoring, a strong ECT programme and clear progression opportunities within a highly supportive environment.

Benefits for the successful English Teacher include:

  • Inner London Pay Scale (MPS–UPS)
  • Opportunity to teach motivated and aspirational students
  • Excellent CPD and career development opportunities
  • Supportive senior leadership and collaborative English department
  • Strong behaviour systems and excellent classroom environments
  • Opportunity to teach across KS3, KS4 and KS5

This English Teacher role offers the opportunity to join a welcoming and ambitious school community where staff are valued and supported to develop professionally throughout their career.

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English Teacher | September 2026 | Barking and Dagenham | INDTEACH