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English Teacher

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 37,870 - 56,154 / Annum
Job Type: Contract
Location: Redbridge

Expire in: a month

Job Description

English Teacher (January 2026 Start)

Location: Redbridge 

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Start Date: January 2026

Salary: M1–UPS3 (Outer London)

Smart Teachers is seeking an ambitious and inspirational English Teacher to join a rapidly improving East London secondary school from January 2026. The school is on an exciting upward trajectory and is looking for a teacher who is passionate about raising aspirations and delivering an exceptional curriculum for all students.

The ideal candidate will be a reflective practitioner with strong subject knowledge and a genuine commitment to ensuring students achieve excellent outcomes. The ability to teach Media Studies in addition to English is desirable but not essential.

About the Role

Teach English across Key Stages 3–4

Plan and deliver well-structured, engaging lessons

Support strong progress through effective assessment and feedback

Contribute to the wider English department and whole-school initiatives

Foster a safe, positive and respectful classroom environment

Uphold high expectations for behaviour, achievement, and personal conduct

Participate in professional development and continuous improvement

What the School Offers

A calm learning environment with high attendance and positive behaviour

Students who are polite, considerate, and motivated

A well-ordered and ambitious curriculum

Strong leadership focused on improving teaching and learning

Excellent professional development and opportunities for career progression

A collaborative staff culture with supportive leadership

Commitment to manageable workload and reducing unnecessary paperwork

Requirements

Degree in a relevant subject

Strong subject knowledge in English

Experience teaching in a secondary school setting

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students

Enthusiastic, resilient, and reflective approach to teaching

Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Why Join Through Smart Teachers?

Competitive pay rates

Ongoing CPD and training opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Access to a network of outstanding partner schools

About Smart Teachers: 

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment agency, matching teachers and support staff with schools across London and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on building long-term relationships and providing exceptional support to our candidates and clients alike.

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All post holders are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV via this post or contact Smart Teachers directly at daniel.uwaifo@(url removed)

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