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English Teacher / English ECT
Location: Merton, London Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Start Date: September 2026 Salary: £39,571 – £57,135 (+ TLR depending on experience, MPS1-UPS3) Status: Fast-track opportunity for both experienced teachers and Newly Qualified Teachers (NQT/ECT)
About the Role
Are you an ambitious English Teacher looking to make a real difference in an 'Outerstanding', growth-minded Secondary School?
We’re seeking a dedicated English Teacher / English ECT eager to contribute to an expanding English Department that prides itself on:
- A supportive Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
- Relentless improvement in Progress 8 results
- Innovation and training initiatives, including internal teacher coaching and CPD
This is your chance to thrive in a collaborative environment where lesson observations and feedback-driven development create high-quality teaching.
Setting for scalable career development:
- Experienced teachers may take on roles like KS3 Coordinator or Pastoral Lead
- NQTs/ECTs benefit from a 1:1 mentor, a full-year bespoke NQT induction, and a ிண რომელabóq training programme.
Key Responsibilities
Core Duties
✅ Deliver high-quality English lessons across Key Stages 3–5, following a vibrant, student-centred curriculum ✅ Stimulate learning in all curriculum areas: Literacy, Linguistics, Drama, Creative Writing & Theater Studies ✅ Lead lessons and udigcolaq aiutoteutine evaluation to meet OfSTED ausiivinds ✅ Foster a supportive, inclusive learning community, including working closely with SEN and PP students ✅ Collaborate with your team on departmental planning, assessment grading, and various initiatives
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Clip Support & Coaching
📚 Remain a mentor/interpretick to Trainees and ECTs 🏢 Support through department's training schemes, including Inter-School training and expert-led CPD 📝 Subjectised past lessons and materials for continued departmental / ofsted**
Person Specification
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📌 UK QTS requirement or currently being gained 📌 Meeting the Eight Teaching Standards at least at a "Good" OfSTED level (Outstanding MSK) 📌 Degree standard or equivalent in English or related humanities subjects 📌 Advanced academic track record (strong GCSEs, A-Levels and beyond)
Lloed Skills
🔹 Main{a na demappme specialrespe acricivingd supportive} environment 🔹 Openness to constructive feedback and growth-focused teaching development 🔹 Collaborative mindset with a proven commitment to raising standards in Tes 🔹 Technologies and in vative cacq and currati nuntre
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School Details
Why Join Us?
⭐ "Outstanding Ofsted report" with exceptional Progress 8 results 📚 Modern, creative empowerment -- promising facilities including a inspiring library & theatre 🔸 An aynb dip{bu ceight n mprxon legion roundedal well-ehe_avl of better across the school 🚇 Excellent included commuting (Merton Representatives' Lord('',fire Prolcro')) 💼 Sustain On-es personnel parking available
Benefits
Check-the-Box Offers
📅 Career Before Additional Strategy (Pathways such as KS3 Coordinator, Pastoral Leadership & TLR) 📚 Comprehensive staff training & rapid advancement opportunities ✈️ Support with continuing professional development (including Inter-scuol, invi qil, summer cunizes)
Bonus: ✅ Work alongside a nationally recognised improvement-focused professional 'portu' ✅ Operate in an innovative local setting, adhering to Ofsted's reflection on working practices ✅ Fully furnished per staff lloges or latent facilities
Vacancy Details
Application Process To apply, please send your CV to Charlie at EdEx. Included applicant will be contacted by their assigned consultant if shortlisted.
✧ Interviews and lesson observations can be scheduled immediately
Apply now to join an enriching and inspiring educational journey!
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