English Language & Literature Teacher

Tradewind are recruiting! Are you looking for your next role teaching English Language & Literature in a great secondary school located in Southwark? Tradewind Recruitment is currently working with this Client, a thriving secondary school in the borough of Southwark, to appoint a committed and inspiring English Language & Literature Teacher to join their team full-time from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic educator to teach motivated students across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the potential to teach Key Stage 5, within a supportive and ambitious English department. This Client is a well-regarded secondary school that has been praised in its most recent Ofsted inspection for its strong leadership, positive learning culture, and commitment to improving outcomes for students. Inspectors highlighted the school's inclusive ethos, high expectations for behaviour and achievement, and the dedication of staff in ensuring every learner is supported to succeed academically and personally. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging English Language and Literature lessons, assessing student progress, preparing learners for GCSE examinations, and contributing to the wider life of the English department. You will be expected to inspire students through a love of language, literature, and communication, develop critical thinking skills, promote academic excellence, and support the school's ongoing commitment to raising attainment. Job role requirements include teaching English Language and Literature across KS3 and KS4, strong subject knowledge across a broad range of texts and literary concepts, the ability to deliver high-quality lessons that challenge and engage all learners, effective classroom and behaviour management, and a commitment to supporting students in achieving their full potential. You should be confident in using assessment data to track progress and inform planning, while also contributing to curriculum development, literacy initiatives, and enrichment activities. The ideal candidate will hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent, a relevant degree in English, English Literature, or a closely related subject, and experience teaching within a secondary school setting. ECTs with strong subject knowledge and successful teaching placements are also encouraged to apply. The successful teacher will be passionate, creative, highly organised, and resilient, with the ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues. This Client offers a supportive leadership team, well-resourced classrooms, opportunities for professional development, and a positive working environment where staff are valued and encouraged to progress. The school is easily accessible via excellent transport links across Southwark, with nearby Underground, Overground, and bus routes providing convenient access from across London. In addition, working through Tradewind Recruitment offers a range of benefits including competitive pay in line with London MPS/UPS, ongoing support from a dedicated consultant, and unlimited access to National College free CPD courses to support your professional growth and career development. Working with Tradewind Recruitment provides additional benefits including competitive pay in line with London MPS/UPS, ongoing support from a dedicated consultant, and unlimited access to National College free CPD courses to support your professional growth and career development. Interviews are to be arranged immediately, and the school will conduct interviews once CVs have been shortlisted, so do not delay in applying for this role. Interviews are to be arranged immediately, and the school will conduct interviews once CVs have been shortlisted, so do not delay in applying for this role. To find out more about this opportunity or other similar teaching roles, please contact , Business Manager, directly for further information.