English Teacher

English Teacher – Croydon

Post Title: English Teacher

Salary: London Salary (M1 to UPS3)

Location: Croydon

Required for: April / September 2025

Our wonderful Secondary School, situated on the outskirts of Croydon, is seeking a dynamic English Teacher. We are an inclusive, mixed-sex comprehensive and highly regarded within our local community. We are a community of service, guiding young people on a path to opportunity, aspiration and reward.

We seek to ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We also make sure all of our students pursue a rich programme of study at all key stages appropriate for their age and ability, ensuring that there is no narrowing of the curriculum.

The ideal candidate:

We are seeking a dynamic, creative and well-qualified English Teacher who will be committed to ensuring the highest levels of achievement for our pupils.

We are looking to appoint an inspirational English teacher to join our successful team who will be capable teaching across KS3 and KS4, and possibly KS5. This role is due to begin in September 2025, although earlier applicants and those capable of starting this Summer Term are warmly encouraged to apply.

If you are enthusiastic, ambitious and passionate about English and recognise its importance for the development of all pupils, and will strive to provide excellent results in our already successful department, we would like to hear from you.

The successful candidate must hold QTS (or equivalent) to apply for this role and must be prepared to teach English at KS3 and KS4

English Teacher – The benefits:

• Two week October half term break
• An incredible team of staff who are highly skilled, dynamic and passionate about securing the very best outcomes for the community we serve
• Excellent CPD opportunities at all levels including part-funded MA study (T&Cs apply).
• Opportunities for progression
• Sophisticated modern school building set in the heart of vibrant Southwark
• A proactive and thriving staff well-being group with regular staff socials, coffee mornings and opportunities for cross departmental interaction
• Employee Assistance Programme

To apply for this English Teacher opportunity your detailed CV to Christopher at Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As an English Teacher, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful English Teacher will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This English Teacher post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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English Teacher – Croydon