English Teacher

Overview

Job: English Teacher

School: Secondary Academy, Lewisham, Southeast London

Start date: April 2026

Salary: MPS/UPS £40,389 – £62,560 per annum (inner London)

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Aston Education is working with an Ofsted Good 11-18 oversubscribed secondary school in Lewisham, Southeast London (inner London), looking for a permanent English Teacher to join a strong English department.

Benefits

• Excellent modern facilities
• An extensive support network
• Teachers\’ pension
• Free parking
• Excellent professional development programme
• Lifestyle and discount savings
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
• Headspace app
• Staff development – Secondment Opportunities
• Ride to Work and Cycle to Work Schemes
• Season ticket loans

Responsibilities & expectations

The successful applicant with QTS/QTLS will be able to teach English to KS3, KS4 and KS5. You\’ll have an understanding of what makes excellent quality of education within English.

Setting a level of challenge for all abilities across all key stages within lessons and through the thriving extracurricular activities already on offer will be important to you.

A keen interest and/or experience in Gifted & Talented, SEN, and Assessment for Learning initiatives is essential.

Context

The school is part of a respected medium size multi academy trust, and their reputation is built on a tradition of high standards and academic excellence. They support every single student and staff member in reaching their full potential.

Application

Closing date: As soon as possible

Applications: Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education to apply for this English Teacher job.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.