English Teacher – Outstanding Secondary School – Essex

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and committed English Teacher to join a prestigious and high-achieving mixed secondary school in Essex. This is a full-time, permanent position starting January 2026 , ideal for a teacher passionate about literature, language, and student achievement. The Role As an English Teacher, you will: Teach engaging and challenging English lessons across KS3–KS5 Contribute to the continued success of a well-established and high-performing English department Support students in developing strong literacy, analytical, and critical thinking skills Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain the school’s outstanding standards About the School This Outstanding secondary school is consistently ranked among the top schools in the county. Recent results include: Excellent GCSE and A-Level English outcomes Strong progression into top universities and further education The school offers: A well-resourced English department with a strong reading culture A culture of high aspiration, respect, and exemplary behaviour Outstanding pastoral care and student support Extensive CPD and leadership development opportunities Candidate Requirements We are looking for a teacher who is: A qualified English Teacher with QTS (PGCE or equivalent) A confident and engaging classroom practitioner Able to inspire students of all abilities Enthusiastic about enrichment, reading programmes, and wider school life Legally able to work in the UK Salary Paid to scale on MPS / UPS , commensurate with experience Application Please submit your updated CV at your earliest convenience.