English Teacher
Prospero Teaching is seeking an experienced and fully qualified English Teacher to join a secondary school in East London. This is a fulltime temp to perm opportunity starting September 2026.
The school offers a supportive environment, strong departmental structure, and excellent professional development opportunities. You will be joining a committed English team delivering high teaching across KS3, KS4 and KS5.
Role Summary
We are looking for an English Teacher who:
Holds QTS and has solid, proven teaching experience
Can confidently deliver English at KS3, KS4 and KS5
Has strong subject knowledge and a track record of raising attainment
Brings enthusiasm, professionalism and a positive classroom presence
Works well within a collaborative department
What the School Offers:
A well structured and successful English department
A respectful, positive and inclusive learning culture
Ongoing CPD and in house training opportunities
Supportive leadership and clear progression pathways
Excellent transport links and onsite parking
Contract Details
Position: English Teacher
Type: Temp to Perm
Start Date: September 2026
Hours: 8:00am 3:30pm/4:00pm + parents evenings
Pay: Inner London Pay Scale
Commitment: Full time only
Essential Requirement
QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
English‑related degree
PGCE / SCITT / Teach First (or equivalent)
Experienced teachers only - not open to ECTs
DBS - or willingness to obtain oneTO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
Provide two professional child related references Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy