Teacher of English - Islington | High-Achieving...
Borough: Islington (Inner London)
Status: High-Achieving Independent Secondary School
Start Date: ASAP Start – Permanent, Full-Time
Curriculum: Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE) Only
The Opportunity
This established Islington institution is seeking a specialist English Teacher with a passion for literary scholarship. We are looking for an educator who can deliver a high-level curriculum focusing on canonical and contemporary literature to articulate and highly motivated pupils. The school's English department is a centre of excellence that frequently hosts literary events and visiting speakers.
Core Responsibilities
The role involves instructing English Language and Literature across Key Stages 3 and 4, fostering a deep appreciation for the written word. You will develop students' ability to construct sophisticated arguments through rigorous textual analysis and lead co-curricular clubs such as creative writing workshops or the senior debating society. The department focuses on high academic achievement within a supportive scholarship-led faculty.
Requirements & Salary
Applicants must hold QTS and a relevant Honours degree in English. The salary is competitive on the independent scale and reflects Inner London weighting.
Recommended Jobs
Religious Education ECT Teacher - Rigorous & Diverse -...
ECT: RE Teacher – Launch Your Career with a Rigorous, Diverse Curriculum Focus – Hammersmith & Fulham A high-performing, academic secondary school in Hammersmith & Fulham is seeking an ECT of…
Director - Biopharma Commercial, BCG Vantage - London
Director - Biopharma Commercial, BCG Vantage - London, United Kingdom Locations : München | London Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle…
Senior Software Developer
About us Ikon Science is a global provider of geopredictive and knowledge management software and solutions to optimize subsurface discovery and production. For over 20 years, Ikon’s dedicated ser…
Art & Design Teacher - Kingston
Full-time | Permanent | January Start | Salary: Paid to Scale An Outstanding 11–18 secondary school in Kingston is seeking an inspiring and creative Art & Design Teacher to join their successf…
SEN Student Support Assistant
Rate: £14.11ph Start date: August 27 th August As an SEN Student Support Assistant, you will be supporting students requiring additional help with their programmes of study across various …
Banking Job - Mandarin speaking Corporate Banking Credit Analyst - EMEA Loan Market - London - rj
Please follow us on WeChat to see all our Cantonese and Mandarin jobs, interview tips and London news: Your New Job Title: Mandarin speaking Corporate Banking Credit Analyst - EMEA Loan Market …
Premises Manager - Camden
A well-regarded and forward-thinking secondary school in Camden is seeking an experienced and proactive Premises Manager to lead the management and development of the school’s site and facilities…
Multi-Drop Van Drivers
Contract : Full time Weekly hours : 45 The Best Connection is delighted to support a valued client in seeking an additional Multi-drop Van Driver to join their friendly team in New Malden …
KS1 Teacher - Outstanding School - Wandsworth - January...
KS1 Teacher – Outstanding School – Wandsworth – January 2026 Start We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic KS1 Teacher to join an Outstanding Schoo…
Lecturer in Business (Generalist)
Start Date: 11 May 2026 Location: London, Tower Hill and Aldgate campuses Contract: Full-time, Permanent Hours: 40 hours per week Working Pattern: Hybrid – 4 days on campus, 1 day remote Teaching…