English Teacher

Job Title: English Teacher – Open to ECTs and Experienced Educators
Setting: Mainstream Secondary School
Location: Southend, Essex
Contract Type: Permanent
Start Date: September 2025
Rate of Pay: MPS/UPS (Paid to scale)

Excellent transport connections & on-site parking available

Teaching Personnel is proud to be working with a vibrant and inclusive mainstream secondary school in Southend, Essex, currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic English Teacher to join their team from September 2025.

This forward-thinking school is part of a successful trust that places a strong emphasis on professional development, staff wellbeing, and career progression. The English department is a cornerstone of the school’s academic success, and they are seeking a teacher who is passionate about developing students' confidence, creativity, and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities for the English Teacher in Southend:

• Deliver engaging and well-structured lessons in English Language and Literature

• Teach Key Stage 3 and 4, with opportunities for KS5 depending on experience

• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that supports student learning

• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners

• Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback

• Contribute to curriculum development and literacy-focused initiatives

• Participate in department and whole-school planning and events

• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure consistency in teaching standards

What the School Offers:

• A strong and supportive English department with access to excellent resources

• Free on-site parking and great transport links (road, rail & bus)

• A well-established CPD programme and ECT induction support

• Supportive and approachable leadership team

• A school culture focused on mutual respect, collaboration, and pupil development

• Opportunities to work across a wider trust network with shared resources and training

How to Apply:
Upload your CV via this website or contact our Essex Team at Luke.mackie@teachingpersonnel.com – we’ll be in touch within 24 hours.

Important Information:
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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We offer all our registered candidates free child protection and Prevent Duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.