English Teacher

Inspire Minds in Hackney: Full-Time English Teacher at Outstanding Independent School (September 2025 Start - Enhanced Independent Pay & Generous Holidays - KS3, KS4 & KS5)

Are you a passionate and inspiring English teacher seeking a rewarding career at an Outstanding independent school in the vibrant borough of Hackney, London? We are looking for an enthusiastic Full-Time Teacher of English to join our dedicated and successful department from September 2025. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the literary and communicative journeys of bright and engaged students across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level), while benefiting from a competitive independent school pay scale and longer holiday periods than the maintained sector.

In this rewarding full-time role, you will:

• Cultivate Literary Appreciation: Deliver inspiring and effective English lessons, bringing diverse and engaging texts to life and fostering a deep understanding of literary analysis, authorial intent, and critical interpretation.
  
  
• Enhance Communication Skills: Equip students with strong written and verbal communication abilities, empowering them to express themselves clearly, persuasively, and creatively across a range of contexts.
  
  
• Spark Critical Thinking: Encourage students to engage deeply with ideas, challenge assumptions, and develop their own informed perspectives on texts and the complex world around them.
  
  
• Contribute to a Collaborative Department: Join a supportive and innovative English department that values teamwork, shared best practice, and a collective commitment to student success and academic excellence.
  
  
• Thrive in a Stimulating Environment: Teach highly motivated students within a well-resourced independent school setting in the dynamic Hackney community.
  
  
• Enjoy Enhanced Benefits: Benefit from a competitive independent school pay scale, often exceeding national standards, and longer holiday periods that provide exceptional opportunities for personal and professional rejuvenation.
  
  
• Shape Future Leaders: Play a key role in guiding A-Level students towards further study at leading universities and successful careers in a variety of fields.
  
  We are looking for a passionate and qualified English teacher with a strong understanding of the Key Stage 3, GCSE, and A-Level English Language and Literature curricula. A proven ability to deliver engaging and effective lessons that ignite a fascination with language and storytelling is essential. If you are ready to make a significant contribution to our outstanding independent school team in Hackney across all key stages, while enjoying enhanced pay and generous holidays, we encourage you to apply for a September 2025 start.
  
  Elevate your career in Hackney – outstanding independent school, competitive pay, and longer holidays await