English Literature Jobs in UK

Location: Chelmsford EssexStart Date: September 2026Contract Type: Full-Time PermanentSalary: MPS (Paid to Scale)A highly prestigious grammar school in Chelmsford is seeking to appoint an ambitious and enthusiastic Teacher of English to join its successful and well-established English department fr...

Location: Watford HertfordshireStart Date: September 2026Contract Type: Full-Time PermanentSalary: MPS (Paid to Scale)A highly prestigious grammar school in Watford is seeking to appoint an ambitious and enthusiastic Teacher of English to join its successful and well-established English department...

Location: Southampton HampshireStart Date: September 2026Contract Type: Full-Time PermanentSalary: MPS (Paid to Scale)A highly prestigious grammar school in Southampton is seeking to appoint an ambitious and enthusiastic Teacher of English to join its successful and well-established English departm...

Location: Bath SomersetStart Date: September 2026Contract Type: Full-Time PermanentSalary: MPS (Paid to Scale)A highly prestigious grammar school in Bath is seeking to appoint an ambitious and enthusiastic Teacher of English to join its successful and well-established English department from Septem...

Location: St Albans HertfordshireStart Date: September 2026Contract Type: Full-Time PermanentSalary: MPS (Paid to Scale)A highly prestigious grammar school in St Albans is seeking to appoint an ambitious and enthusiastic Teacher of English to join its successful and well-established English departm...

Location: Reading BerkshireStart Date: September 2026Contract Type: Full-Time PermanentSalary: MPS (Paid to Scale)A highly prestigious grammar school in Reading is seeking to appoint an ambitious and enthusiastic Teacher of English to join its successful and well-established English department from...

A high-attaining Independent senior school in Haringey is seeking a scholarly English Teacher for a full-time permanent role. This position is perfect for a literary expert who prizes the whole-child approach and seeks to engage a socially articulate student body with the great works of the canon. Y...

Location: High Wycombe BuckinghamshireStart Date: September 2026Contract Type: Full-Time PermanentSalary: MPS (Paid to Scale)A highly prestigious grammar school in High Wycombe is seeking to appoint an ambitious and enthusiastic Teacher of English to join its successful and well-established English...

The Opportunity Newcastle is a city with a rich literary soul from its vibrant spoken-word scene to its historic libraries and theatres. We are seeking a creative and intellectually curious English Teacher to join a high-performing this role you will be responsible for helping students find their o...

The Opportunity Romford is a vibrant gateway between East London and Essex a town with a rich literary connection and a rapidly growing community. We are seeking an articulate and inspiring English Teacher to join our communications faculty. This role involves teaching Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 wi...

A unique Independent school in Barnet is seeking a creative and scholarly English Teacher for a full-time permanent role starting in September 2026. This position is perfect for a practitioner who loves the literary canon and wants to teach in a boutique setting where students are genuinely passiona...

PERSON SPECIFICATIONNOTES TO JOB APPLICANTS1. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question how and to what extent you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and de...

JOB DESCRIPTIONJOB TITLE: Teacher - Post-PrimaryREPORTS TO: PrincipalPROFESSIONAL DUTIES OF A TEACHERTEACHERS (TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT) REGULATIONS(NORTHERN IRELAND) 1987Schedule 3Regulation 51) Exercise of general professional dutiesA teacher who is not a principal shall carry out the pr...

Head of English - Westminster Central London Lead Literary Excellence: Head of English Opportunity in Westminster!We are seeking an inspirational visionary and highly experienced Head of English to lead a dynamic and high-achieving department at a prestigious secondary school located in the heart of...

The Opportunity Manchester is a city with a peerless literary and radical history from the industrial observations of Elizabeth Gaskell to the contemporary brilliance of the local performance poetry scene. We are seeking an English Teacher who can tap into this City of Literature energy to inspire o...

We are working with a school who are recruiting for a dedicated English Teacher for an Ofsted Outstanding school in Nottingham. This is a full-time permanent position starting in September 2026 perfect for a specialist with a passion for the literary canon.The RoleSubject Leadership: Deliver English...

We are working with a flagship Independent school in Harrow seeking an organised and committed English Teacher for a September 2026 start. This is a full-time permanent role in a school that prides itself on scholarly inquiry and the literary canon.The RoleCurriculum: Lead by example in the delivery...

The Opportunity Manchester has a storied literary history from the works of Elizabeth Gaskell to its status as a UNESCO City of Literature. We are seeking an exceptional English Teacher to join our selective Grammar School. This role involves teaching academically driven students across Key Stage 3...

Location: Wigan Greater ManchesterSalary: MPS/UPS (Commensurate with experience)Contract: Full-Time PermanentOverview of the SchoolSituated in a town famous for its industrial heritage its legendary contributions to Northern Soul and its fierce sporting pride our school is a cornerstone of the Wigan...

The Opportunity Colchester holds a unique place in history as the oldest recorded town in Britain providing an inspiring backdrop for the study of literature and language. We are seeking an English Teacher who can foster a genuine love for reading and writing while maintaining high academic standard...