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English Teacher – Brent, North West London
Location: Brent, London, UK
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2026
Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Term Time Only)
Salary: £37,868 – £56,154 per year

Teach Now is recruiting a passionate and dedicated English Teacher to join a well-established secondary school in Brent from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a successful English department, inspiring students to develop strong literacy, analytical and communication skills while fostering a genuine love of literature.

The successful candidate will teach English Language and Literature across Key Stages 3–5, delivering engaging lessons that support students of all abilities to achieve their academic potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English Language and Literature lessons across KS3–KS5

• Prepare students effectively for GCSE and A-Level examinations

• Develop students’ reading, writing, analytical and critical thinking skills

• Differentiate lessons to support mixed-ability learners

• Monitor and assess student progress, providing clear and constructive feedback

• Maintain high standards of behaviour and classroom engagement

• Contribute to curriculum development and departmental planning

• Participate in enrichment activities such as reading clubs, creative writing groups or theatre trips

Benefits

• Competitive salary: £37,868 – £56,154 per year

• Supportive and collaborative English department

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

• Access to excellent teaching resources and facilities

• Opportunity to contribute to literacy initiatives and creative enrichment activities

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent (ECTs welcome to apply)

• Degree in English or a related subject

• Experience teaching English at KS3 and KS4

• Strong subject knowledge in English Language and Literature

• Excellent classroom management and communication skills

• Commitment to raising student attainment and engagement

• Experience teaching A-Level English or contributing to literacy initiatives or extracurricular activities would be advantageous.

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance
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Location:
Brent
Salary:
£37,868 - £56,154 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Education

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