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Teacher of English

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London Full-time GBP 40,317 – 56,959
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English Teacher

Ready to teach English where ambition is infectious, students are genuinely engaged, and your career can accelerate?

Looking for a school where literature is celebrated, ideas are challenged, and outstanding teaching is the norm?

Could you inspire the next generation of writers, journalists, lawyers, creatives, and leaders through the power of language?

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a talented English Teacher or English ECT to join one of Central London's most exciting and high-achieving secondary schools.

This is not just another teaching vacancy.

This is a chance to join a school where students arrive eager to learn, where behaviour is exemplary, and where English sits at the heart of the school's academic success. From Year 7 through to Sixth Form, students embrace challenging texts, thrive on intellectual debate, and consistently achieve outstanding outcomes.

The English Department is a flagship faculty, staffed by passionate subject specialists who believe great teaching can transform lives. Lessons are dynamic, creative, and academically rigorous, encouraging students to explore everything from Shakespeare and Dickens to contemporary literature, media, and creative writing.

The school itself is a standout destination for teachers. Housed in a stunning modern campus in Central London, it offers exceptional facilities, a culture of collaboration, and leadership that genuinely invests in its staff. Teachers are trusted as professionals, supported to innovate, and given every opportunity to develop their careers.

Whether you're an ambitious ECT looking for the perfect launchpad or an experienced teacher seeking your next challenge, this school provides the environment to thrive.

What You'll Enjoy:

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

  • Outstanding mentoring and ECT support

  • High-attaining, respectful, and ambitious students

  • Exceptional professional development and promotion opportunities

  • Modern teaching spaces and outstanding resources

  • A vibrant Central London location with excellent transport links

  • A collaborative English Department with an excellent reputation

  • Leadership that values wellbeing and work-life balance

The Ideal Candidate:
  • Holds QTS or is on track to achieve Qualified Teacher Status

  • Has a degree in English or a related subject

  • Possesses excellent subject knowledge and classroom presence

  • Inspires students through engaging and imaginative teaching

  • Has high expectations for achievement and behaviour

  • Wants to be part of an ambitious and successful school community

This is the type of opportunity that English teachers rarely leave. A school with exceptional students, supportive leadership, and a genuine commitment to educational excellence.

Apply Now

To be considered for this exciting English Teacher / English ECT opportunity, please send your CV and Cover Letter to Ryan at KPI Education.

Applications are being reviewed immediately, and interviews will be arranged on a rolling basis.

Teach in the heart of London. Inspire exceptional students. Build an exceptional career.

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