We are working with a historic and highly academic independent school in Tower Hamlets to recruit an English Teacher for a permanent full-time position. Starting this March the successful candidate will join a department that prizes literary analysis creative writing and the development of a sophisticated critical voice.
About the School Located near the vibrant financial district of Tower Hamlets this school offers a unique blend of traditional academic rigour and modern forward-thinking pedagogy. The English department is a hub of intellectual activity boasting an extensive library and strong links to Londons literary institutions. For an ECT the school provides an exceptional induction programme featuring one-to-one mentorship from a Senior Head of Department and a significantly reduced timetable to facilitate high-quality planning and reflection.
The Role The successful candidate will teach English Language and Literature across KS3 and KS4. The curriculum is knowledge-rich focusing on a broad range of texts from the Western canon to contemporary global literature. The school is looking for a practitioner who can lead high-level seminars and foster a genuine passion for reading and debate among highly motivated students.
Requirements
QTS and a strong academic background in English Literature.
The school is unable to offer visa sponsorship; candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
A commitment to participating in the schools vibrant extra-curricular debating and literary societies.
Salary M1 UPS3 () per annum.
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