English Teacher

English Teacher Temp to Perm (East London)

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