English Teacher
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Southwark, London |
| Area | South East London, United Kingdom |
| Sector | Secondary Education - Teacher |
| Salary | £40000 - £50000 per annum |
| Start Date | September 2026 |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | ENGLISHQTS_1771599719 |
| Job Views | 8 |
- Description
English Teacher (11-18) - September 2026 Start South-East London Suitable for ECTs
An established and highly regarded education agency is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a welcoming, successful and growing secondary school in South-East London. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, well-qualified and skilled English Teacher to join this vibrant 11-18 comprehensive school from September 2026.
This is an excellent opportunity for both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) looking to develop their practice within a supportive and ambitious environment.
About the School
Our client school is an oversubscribed, fully inclusive and diverse mixed comprehensive, built around strong core values of Working Hard, Care, Curiosity and Integrity.
Students consistently achieve well above the national average at both Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5.
High-quality teaching and learning is central to the school's vision, with a strong focus on research-informed practice and sustained school improvement.
Senior leaders and staff are energetic, ambitious and deeply committed to ensuring that every student and staff member is valued and given breadth of opportunity.
The school is part of a successful and collaborative multi-academy trust in South-East London, offering excellent professional networks and career progression opportunities.
The Role
The successful candidate will:
Deliver engaging and high-quality English lessons across Years 7-13.
Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and a passion for English Language and Literature.
Consistently model excellent classroom practice.
Place students' academic progress and personal development at the heart of their teaching.
Work collaboratively within a dynamic English and Communications faculty.
Contribute positively to the wider life of the school.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a colleague who is:
Skilled, versatile and driven.
Passionate about delivering an outstanding English provision.
Committed to inclusive education and high expectations for all learners.
Eager to develop professionally within a forward-thinking and supportive organisation.
What's on Offer
The opportunity to join a high-performing English team with a track record of excellent outcomes.
A professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment.
Strong commitment to staff wellbeing, CPD and career progression.
Access to trust-wide networks and high-quality professional development.
If you are an ambitious English Teacher seeking a new opportunity in a thriving and diverse school community for September 2026, we would love to hear from you.
To apply or find out more, please contact our education recruitment team today.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
