English Teacher - High-Achieving Secondary School in...

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale (Inner London Framework)

English Teacher

A high-achieving Secondary School in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets is seeking a professional and highly organised English Teacher to join their dedicated and successful English department. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-structured and supportive school environment where teaching staff play an essential role in the smooth academic operation of the school.

The successful candidate will provide day-to-day instructional support across multiple key stages, specializing in literary analysis, rhetoric, creative composition, and historical context. Responsibilities will include maintaining student progress records, updating school tracking systems, managing departmental correspondence, supporting attendance administration, and assisting with the organisation of regional poetry slams, literacy mentoring programs, and cross-curricular creative initiatives.

You will also support communication with parents, students, and external academic bodies while ensuring that information is handled professionally and confidentially at all times. Strong organisational skills are essential, as the role requires the ability to prioritise tasks effectively and manage multiple responsibilities within a busy school environment.

The school is looking for someone who is proactive, reliable, and able to work efficiently both independently and as part of a collaborative English team. Good IT skills and data literacy are important, alongside strong communication and interpersonal skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing school community where teaching staff are highly valued and staff wellbeing and professional development are prioritised.

School Information

This is an 11 to 18 well-established Secondary School in Tower Hamlets with a strong commitment to high academic standards, student wellbeing, and continuous improvement. The school serves an engaged, diverse East London community and is known for its supportive ethos, where positive relationships and high expectations underpin daily practice. Students are respectful, deeply motivated, and eager to succeed, creating a calm and purposeful learning environment.

Requirements

• Previous teaching or relevant instructional experience in English up to GCSE and A-Level

• Strong organisational and communication skills

• Good IT and data management skills

• Professional and proactive approach to monitoring student metrics

• Ability to work effectively in a busy environment

Application

To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.