Teacher of English

Position Start Date: 13/04/2026 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 22/02/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: 24th, 25th and 26th February 2026

Salary Range: £32,916 to £51,048 (Main/Upper Pay Ranges)

Contract type: Full Time | Permanent

Start date: Easter or later by negotiation

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 22 February 2026

Interview dates: 24th, 25th and 26th February

We are seeking a passionate and committed Teacher of English to join a growing and ambitious department at an exciting point in its journey. You will be part of a team that values strong subject knowledge, high-quality teaching and a belief that all students can achieve highly in English. This role offers excellent professional development and for the right ambitious candidate – particularly those further on in their career – there will be scope to explore additional responsibilities within English or across the wider school.

We are determined to become the school of choice in Essex-a place where every young person is challenged, supported, and inspired to thrive. This isn\’t a dream – it is a promise and you will be at the centre of delivering and creating this.

The Role

To deliver high-quality teaching and learning in English, supporting all students to achieve outstanding outcomes. You\’ll be teaching English to students across Key Stages, delivering creative and challenging lessons that foster a love of language and literature. You\’ll join a supportive department, committed to helping every pupil achieve their best.

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated English lessons to students across all key stages, following the national curriculum and the school\’s schemes of work
• Assess, record and report on students\’ progress, providing effective feedback to support learning
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the English department, sharing best practice and supporting departmental initiatives
• Participate in department meetings, staff training and school-wide CPD opportunities
• Create a positive, supportive classroom environment with high expectations for all students
• Support the ethos, values and policies of The King Edmund School

For experienced candidates: take on additional responsibilities within the English department or across the wider school, as appropriate, contributing to our aim of developing one of the strongest English teams in Essex.

What We\’re Looking For

• A degree, or equivalent experience, with a teaching qualification
• Proven ability to teach outstanding lessons across the 11-18 range, with first class classroom management skills
• The ability to work in collaboration with other members of staff to further the department
• Exceptional personal organisation and time management skills
• A firm understanding of key national and educational policies and issues
• The ability to inspire high achievement in young people from all backgrounds
• A clear commitment to improving your own and others\’ performance through effective continuous professional development

Why Join King Edmund School?

This is a school with immense potential and a powerful sense of purpose. Under new leadership, we are creating something exceptional – step by step, brick by brick. You will be joining a committed, talented team at a moment of transformation, where your leadership will directly shape our school\’s success story.

Come and be part of something extraordinary!

The school day lends itself to a good work/life balance with the teaching day ending at 14:10. The school offers an extensive support programme, including mentor/buddy system, Initial Teacher Training support for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) or for those seeking Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS), a system of twilight training sessions, as well as excellent development opportunities. Staff benefits include free car parking, onsite gymnasium and swimming pool as well as staff recognition schemes.

If you are currently considering a career move, we would very much like to hear from you. Please visit the vacancies section of our website (https://kes.essex.sch.uk/join-our-community/staff-vacancies) and complete the \’Quick Apply\’ application form and submit a copy of your CV. For more about our school and vision please see attached welcome letter from our new Headteacher.

We also welcome and encourage telephone calls on 01702 560904 to register an interest or to find out more about the school and the role. If you wish to arrange an informal conversation or visit to the school prior to interview, we would be delighted to welcome you to KES prior to the closing date, to offer you the opportunity to get a real sense of the school first hand.

To arrange a visit, please email your request to Mrs Andrea Atkins – HR Manager at recruitment@kes.essex.sch.uk and provide your availability, as well as a contact telephone number.

The King Edmund School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks.

The King Edmund School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We\’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Information about the School

The King Edmund School is a co-educational comprehensive school for students aged 11 to 19. KES, as it is better known to staff and students, is an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ single academy trust in Rochford, Essex, which serves a geographically and socially diverse area.

In the school\’s last Ofsted report in 2024, KES was awarded ‘Good’ and their values and ethos were clearly recognised in the findings. Students learn a well-designed and balanced curriculum that meets their needs and teachers have strong subject knowledge.

The school\’s values foster a supportive environment where everyone is encouraged to achieve their Personal Best. High aspirations, academic success, and a commitment to excellence are promoted. The inclusive community celebrates diversity, ensuring all students feel valued and respected. A safe, caring space is provided for students to grow, taking pride in their achievements both inside and outside of school.

Phase one of a multi-million-pound project to renovate the school, part of the Department of Education’s Rebuilding Schools for the Future initiative, is set to open in September 2025. The new two-storey building will feature 17 general classrooms, Art and Technical rooms, as well as new office space, meeting rooms, and a modern school hall, providing state‑of‑the‑art facilities for students to learn in. Phase two begins this year and will redevelop the remainder of the school site over the next few years.

The school provides exceptional pastoral care and SEND provision through its dedicated teams, who are committed to helping students achieve their best results. With a traditional approach to uniform, behaviour, and work, the school maintains high standards while also prioritising strong support for students and actively involving parents in these aspects of school life.

Students are rewarded for their achievements, inside and outside of school, through a House system. Each July those students who have displayed the most effort and progress over the past year are celebrated at an Awards Evening held at the prestigious Cliffs Pavilion in Southend. The school also takes part in the Jack Petchey Achievement Awards scheme.

Sixth Form students have their own block with a common room, canteen and IT Suite. Students have the choice of studying A levels, Level 2 and 3 vocational courses, as well as a T level in Education and Early Years.

Staff strive for every student to have high aspirations and they are relentless in their drive to support students to achieve well academically. However, their deeper passion is for all students, regardless of their ability, to reach their full potential.

Students leave KES ready to embrace the next chapter of their young lives, whether that be studying a degree at a Russell Group university when they leave Sixth Form, or starting an apprenticeship when they leave at the end of Year 11.

In the next academic year, KES will have facilities amongst the finest in the country and certainly nothing comparable locally, a huge incentive for both new staff and students to join the school.

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All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.