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Job Description

English Teacher – September 2025 Start
Location: North West London
Salary: £38,766 – £60,092 per annum (Inner London MPS/UPS)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Zest Education London is delighted to be supporting a high-performing and inclusive secondary school in North West London in the recruitment of an ambitious and enthusiastic English Teacher to join the team from September 2025.

About the School

This large, oversubscribed secondary school serves a diverse and vibrant community. It has been nationally recognised for exceptional student progress and for its commitment to transforming lives through education.

The school offers a broad and challenging curriculum and fosters a culture of high expectations, respect, and academic excellence. Staff benefit from strong leadership, tailored professional development, and a collaborative working environment where everyone is valued.

The Role

As an English Teacher, you will:

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Teach English across Key Stages 3 and 4 (KS5 teaching may be available for suitable candidates)

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Inspire a love of literature, language, and creative writing in all students

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Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive, and challenging lessons that meet the needs of all learners

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Contribute to curriculum development and enrichment activities within the English department

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Work closely with colleagues to drive up attainment and support student progress

What We’re Looking For

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A qualified teacher with QTS (applications welcome from ECTs and experienced staff)

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A subject specialist with a passion for English and a commitment to high standards

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Strong classroom management and the ability to motivate and engage learners

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A reflective practitioner who is committed to continuous professional development

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A team player who shares the school’s vision for excellence, equity, and ambition

Why Join This School?

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Competitive Inner London salary (MPS/UPS: £38,766 – £60,092)

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Outstanding student behaviour and high levels of engagement

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Exceptional CPD and leadership development pathways

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A collaborative and inclusive staff culture

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Excellent facilities and a well-resourced English department

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years