Teacher of English - London

Location: Ilford
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: Secondary Teacher
Reference: Sec_ET_Lon
Salary: £130 - 200 per day
Job Published: 1 day ago

Teacher of English – London

Location: London
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2025 
Salary:  Pay to Scale (depending on experience)

Protocol Education is supporting a high-achieving secondary school in London to recruit a passionate and ambitious Teacher of English. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a strong English department in a school that places high value on academic success, curiosity, and student responsibility.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Department to help shape English provision, embed the school’s vision, and inspire students to take ownership of their learning. You will benefit from one-to-one coaching, mentoring, and access to an extensive professional development programme designed to support your career growth.

What You’ll Need:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or working towards it

  • Strong subject knowledge in English literature and language

  • High expectations of student effort, conduct, and achievement

  • Ability to create a positive classroom environment where all students are motivated and challenged

  • A commitment to ongoing professional growth and development

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan and deliver well-structured, engaging lessons that inspire and challenge students

  • Nurture curiosity and deepen understanding through questioning and discussion

  • Identify and address misconceptions to secure strong pupil progress

  • Provide clear, constructive feedback to support learning

  • Support every student to achieve at or above expected progress across all levels

What We Offer:

  • A permanent full-time position in a supportive and ambitious school environment

  • A collaborative English department with high standards and strong results

  • Access to extensive training, coaching, and career development opportunities

  • An inclusive culture that combines high expectations with kindness and respect

  • A rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference to pupils’ lives

This is an excellent role for both experienced English teachers and NQTs who are passionate about shaping futures and raising aspirations.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please respond to this advert or contact Aayush Purohit for more information:

Email: aayush.purohit@protocol-education.com
Phone: 020 4621 0080

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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