English Teacher

Location: London
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: Secondary Teacher
Reference: ENGTEAW38EA2
Salary: Pay to Scale
Job Published: 3 days ago

Protocol Education is assisting a secondary school in West London to recruit a passionate and experienced English Teacher.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated educator to inspire students, develop their love of English, and contribute to both the academic and extracurricular life of the school. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality lessons, support student progress, and play an active role in the department and wider school community.

About the Role:

  • Plan, resource, and deliver engaging English lessons that challenge and motivate students

  • Set high expectations so that all pupils are inspired and make exceptional progress

  • Create a positive climate for learning by teaching routines and applying behaviour systems consistently

  • Nurture students’ intellectual curiosity through questioning and active engagement

  • Provide constructive feedback to move student learning forward

  • Contribute to curriculum development, assessment planning, and preparation for national examinations

  • Lead enrichment activities, trips, and departmental initiatives to enhance the learning experience

  • Collaborate with colleagues to share best practice, participate in CPD, and improve teaching across the school

  • Promote safeguarding, student welfare, and high standards throughout the school

Role Details:

  • Location: West London

  • Contract: Full-time, permanent

  • Start Date: ASAP or negotiable for the right candidate

  • Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

  • Degree-level qualification in English or a closely related discipline

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and right to work in the UK

  • Strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for English

  • Excellent understanding of teaching pedagogy and curriculum

  • Experience using data to inform lesson planning and improve pupil progress

  • Experience raising attainment in a challenging environment

  • Proven ability to lead enrichment activities that inspire and motivate learners

  • Effective behaviour management and classroom organisation skills

  • A reflective practitioner, open to feedback and committed to professional growth

  • Genuine passion for the potential of every pupil and a commitment to inclusion

✨ If you are an enthusiastic and committed English Teacher looking to make a real impact in a supportive, high-achieving school, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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