English Teacher​/English ECT - TLRs

English Teacher / English ECT - TLRs Available! - Leading Newham Secondary School

We are looking for an ambitious, enthusiastic and down‑to‑earth English teacher to join the school's outstanding department. This is a permanent contract position directly employed via the school, starting in September 2026.

The school has a long list of recent achievements and benefits, including:

• TES Secondary School of the year nominee (two years running)
• A two‑week October half term break
• Exceptional CPD opportunities – including part‑funded MA study and a wide variety of progression opportunities (no glass ceiling!)
• Exceptionally well‑resourced department and school, including a staff gym
• And so much more!

Ideally you will be an outstanding practitioner with a proven track record of fantastic teaching practice, passionate about closing attainment gaps and promoting pupil progress.

• Graded “Good” in the latest Ofsted Report (2022)
• Praised for having a “Strong sense of community” and “Pupils really enjoy school and want to achieve”
• Student behaviour is good, and you are able to make your own decisions with behaviour challenges – SLT listen and respect your opinion
• Inner London payscale (inner London weighting)
• Open to MPS1 – UPS3 Teacher + TLRs
• Located in the borough of Newham
• SLT are strong, supportive and open‑minded – positive change is common, but never for the sake of change
• English department is well‑resourced, with a great blend of experienced and “more junior” teachers – ECTs for example as well as UPS teachers

• Passionate about closing attainment gaps and promoting pupil progress
• Outstanding English teacher with a proven track record of fantastic teaching practice
• Open‑minded, hard‑working and ambitious
• Values staff welfare, mental well‑being and is not afraid of working hard (you are rewarded for hard work at this school)
• Eager to progress and undertake CPD sessions and training
• Committed to providing a high quality teaching and learning experience, to raise standards of attainment
• Ensures the progress, achievement and enjoyment of all pupils