English Teacher - Literacy Focus - Barking & Dagenham
English Teacher – Drive Whole-School Literacy and Rigorous English Language Skills – Barking & Dagenham
A supportive , community-oriented secondary school in Barking & Dagenham is seeking a English Teacher with a focus on Whole-School Literacy improvement from January 2026.
- English Specialist required from January 2026
- Barking & Dagenham-based school with a strong focus on literacy and supportive teaching.
- Ideal for a teacher committed to improving reading ages and securing strong Language results.
You will teach English Language and Literature across KS3 and KS4 (GCSE). The role involves designing intervention strategies to boost foundational literacy skills, promoting a love of reading, and ensuring rigorous teaching of English Language analytical and transactional writing skills.
Experience and Qualifications
- QTS and a degree in English or a relevant literary/linguistic field.
- Proven experience teaching the GCSE English Language curriculum effectively.
- Experience in delivering literacy interventions (e.g., phonics, specific reading programs) is highly desirable.
- Commitment to promoting a supportive and structured learning environment.
School Information
The school provides a supportive environment with excellent administrative backing and dedicated literacy support staff. The English department is collaborative, and values focused strategies for literacy improvement.
- Dedicated Literacy Support staff and resources.
- Supportive professional culture focuses on staff well-being.
- Strong links with local community and primary schools.
Salary
Paid to scale on MPS / UPS (TLR available for Literacy Coordinator)
Application
To apply for this English Teacher position in Barking & Dagenham, please send your most up to date CV as soon as possible. Early applications are warmly encouraged.
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