English Teacher Full Time

EdEx Education Recruitment

English Teacher – Inner London – Hackney

A high-achieving, Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ Secondary School based in Hackney is searching for a passionate and dynamic English Teacher to join their team September 2026. This is a full-time, permanent position.

The Head Teacher has built a strong positive reputation over the years, with impressive Progress 8 reports and supportive school behaviour policies in place. This has created the perfect environment for students and staff to thrive both academically and professionally.

What’s on offer that sets this English Teacher role apart from others?

• In 2023, the school placed in the top 5% of schools in England for their GCSE results
• Seven other Qualified Teachers to work alongside (Who have worked at the school for 5+ years)
• Experienced Graduate Teaching Assistants available for additional in-class and out-of-class support
• Supportive school with Behaviour, SEN and Inclusion policies at the centre of learning

• TLR opportunities for experienced Teachers looking for additional responsibility such as 2iC or KS3 Lead
• For ECTs, there is a tailored, in-house ECT induction programme with ongoing mentorship from an established team of early-career colleagues

Please read the full details of this English Teacher vacancy below before applying.

Job Description – English Teacher

• Teacher of English
• Teaching across KS3 – KS5
• TLR opportunity for additional responsibility (2iC or KS3 Lead)
• Full-time, Permanent contract
• ASAP Start
• Inner London payscale
• MPS1 – UPS3 + TLR opportunity
• Located in Hackney

School Description – English Teacher

• ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted report in 2023
• Modern, forward-thinking MAT secondary school
• Impressive progress 8 reports
• Newly refurbished and extensively resourced English department
• Experienced Graduate Teaching Assistants available for additional in-class and out of class support
• Supportive school with Behaviour, SEN and Inclusion policies at the centre of learning
• Plenty of CPD and NPQ opportunities for all staff

Applicant Specification – English Teacher

• UK QTS or one in the process of gaining
• Strong academics across the board – Degree, A Levels and GCSEs
• Previous teaching experience
• ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ Lesson observation/placement reports
• Be a motivated Teacher who is receptive to all feedback

If you’re interested in this English Teacher position, please apply with Ellie at EdEx today.

Shortlisted candidates will be confidentially contacted within 24hrs of their application to discuss the school in further detail before progressing to an interview or visit.

English Teacher – Inner London – Hackney

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