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Teacher of English

Job Posted: 6 days ago

Salary: £ 40,317 - 52,300 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: HA0, Perivale, Greater London

Expire in: 22 days

Job Description

Teacher of English – High-Achieving Secondary School, Wembley

A high-achieving secondary school in Wembley, placed within the top 5% nationally, is seeking a Teacher of English to join from September. This is a setting where academic success is driven by clarity of curriculum, strong subject knowledge, and consistently high expectations in every classroom. The Teacher of English role offers the chance to teach engaged, articulate students who are accustomed to analytical reading and thoughtful discussion. Lessons are purposeful, behaviour is well managed through established systems, and teachers are able to focus on developing pupils’ writing, interpretation, and critical thinking. For a Teacher of English who values scholarship and precision, this school provides the structure to teach at a high level every day.

As a Teacher of English here, you will join a department that plans collaboratively and places real emphasis on subject expertise. Schemes of work are carefully sequenced, allowing you to focus on how texts are taught rather than what to teach next. Early Career Teachers benefit from a structured induction with reduced timetable and regular coaching, while experienced teachers are encouraged to contribute to curriculum thinking and departmental improvement. This Teacher of English position is suited to those who take pride in their subject knowledge and want to see its impact reflected in strong pupil outcomes.

Key highlights:

  * Teacher of English – full-time, permanent role

  * Inner London M1–M6: £40,317 – £52,300

  * Wembley, Brent (NW London) with excellent transport links

  * Ofsted Outstanding secondary school ranked in the top 5% nationally

  * September start within a well-established English department

  * Curriculum built around challenging texts and analytical writing

  * Consistently strong GCSE and A-Level results

What you’ll be doing:

  * Deliver well-structured English lessons across KS3 and KS4, with KS5 available

  * Teach a range of texts that develop reading, writing, and critical analysis

  * Use assessment to refine teaching and address gaps in understanding

  * Contribute to shared planning and departmental development

  * Prepare students effectively for GCSE and A-Level examinations

  * Maintain clear routines that support focused, purposeful learning

Ideal candidate for this Wembley school:

  * Qualified Teacher of English with QTS

  * Strong academic background in English Literature, Language, or related field

  * Secure subject knowledge across a range of texts and genres

  * ECTs welcome; experienced teachers should demonstrate strong outcomes

  * Able to deliver clear, structured lessons that build understanding over time

Why join this Wembley school?

  * Academic outcomes place the school firmly within the top 5% nationally

  * English department known for its coherent curriculum and shared approach

  * Students who engage seriously with reading, writing, and discussion

  * Senior leadership team focused on maintaining high academic standards

  * Established behaviour systems that allow teaching to remain the priority

  * Opportunities to contribute to curriculum development and subject leadership

How to apply:
If you are ready to take on a Teacher of English role in a high-performing Wembley school, apply via this listing today. Shortlisting will take place promptly ahead of a September start.

This Teacher of English role offers the chance to work in a setting where academic focus and strong teaching go hand in hand. It is an environment where your subject knowledge will be used fully, and where students are ready to engage with it

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