English Teacher

English Teacher
Redbridge
September 2026
£37,870 to £56,154 per annum

Are you an English Teacher with strong subject knowledge across the KS3 - KS5 curriculum?

Do you want to secure a permanent English Teacher role in a high achieving school from September 2026?

Are you committed to creating calm, productive learning environments where students are encouraged to succeed?

A high achieving secondary school in Redbridge is looking for a dedicated English Teacher to join their successful team on a permanent basis from September 2026. The school is proud of its commitment to all students' education, calm and productive learning environments, excellent relationships and strong pastoral care. The ideal candidate will have a “can do” approach and collaborate well with colleagues.

The successful English Teacher will teach KS3 and KS4 English, with the opportunity to teach KS5, as part of a supportive and well-established department. This permanent English Teacher position would suit an ECT or experienced teacher who is passionate about high standards, student progress and celebrating the successes, gifts and talents of curious and enthusiastic students. Any experience teaching Media Studies would be an asset.

To be considered for this role, you will:

• Hold QTS
• Have a degree in English or a closely related subject
• Have experience teaching English from Year 7 - 11
• Demonstrate strong classroom management and high expectations for student progress
• Be committed to professional learning, collaboration and positive relationships with students and colleagues
• Hold UK Right to Work

By engaging with TeacherActive for your next permanent role, you will gain:

• A dedicated permanent recruitment consultant offering individualised, expert support
• Access to all permanent teaching staff benefits provided by the hiring school, including the Teacher Pension Scheme
• Access to a range of schools and roles across our national school network
• Continuous professional development through our free online portal, My-Progression, with new videos added each week
• Access to our referral scheme which allows you to earn a £100 bonus for each successful referral, in line with our terms and conditions
• The security of partnering with a well-established education company with a proven record of service since 2004

If you’re interested in being considered by our permanent recruitment specialists, click ‘apply now’ or follow this link to register your interest.

Vacancy contact:
[email protected]
0207 858 6655

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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