Teacher of English

Location: Hillingdon, West London
Contract: Permanent, starting September 2026
Salary: Main Scale / Upper Scale (Outer London)

Our client, a well-established and popular secondary school in Hillingdon, is seeking to appoint a passionate and dedicated Teacher of English to join their successful English department from September 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a collaborative team committed to delivering excellent outcomes at both GCSE and A Level.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Have experience teaching English at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
• Have experience teaching Key Stage 5 (desirable, but not essential)
• Be passionate about English and inspiring a love of reading and writing
• Be able to deliver engaging and inclusive lessons
• Be a strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Be committed to ongoing professional development

In return, the school offers:

• A friendly and supportive working environment
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and development
• Access to high-quality CPD and career progression opportunities
• A collaborative and forward-thinking department
• A positive school culture with engaged students

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. They are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.