Job Description

Secondary English Teacher - Islington
Start Date: September 2025
Full Time | Long Term
Salary: London MPS/UPS

Are you an enthusiastic and inspiring English Teacher looking for your next role this September? Tradewind Recruitment is delighted to be working with a high-achieving secondary school in Islington, currently seeking a dedicated English Teacher to join their successful English department.

This is a fantastic opportunity to teach in a supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking school that values creativity, high standards, and student voice.

The Role

As a Secondary English Teacher, you will:

  • Plan and deliver engaging English lessons across Key Stage 3 and 4 (Key Stage 5 available depending on experience)
  • Inspire a love for literature, language, and communication in a diverse student body
  • Use a range of teaching strategies to support all learners, including those with additional needs
  • Mark and assess work in line with school policies and provide constructive feedback
  • Contribute to departmental development and extracurricular activities (e.g., reading clubs, debate teams)

Person Specification / Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must:

  • Hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
  • Have recent experience teaching English in a UK secondary school
  • Be confident in delivering the English curriculum to a high standard
  • Hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS
  • Have the legal right to work in the UK
  • Provide a CV covering the last 10 years of employment (where applicable)

About the School (This Client)

Located in Islington, this ambitious and inclusive secondary school has a strong reputation for academic excellence, student development, and staff wellbeing. The most recent Ofsted report praises the school's "inspirational leadership, inclusive ethos, and consistently high standards of teaching."

With a mission built on excellence, equity, and aspiration, the school nurtures creativity and critical thinking, helping students grow into confident and articulate learners. Staff benefit from a collaborative environment, strong CPD programmes, and a culture that values innovation and support.

The school is easily accessible via London Underground, Overground, and local bus services, making commuting simple from across North and Central London.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

  • Support from an experienced education consultant throughout the placement process
  • Fast and efficient virtual registration
  • Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses via The National College
  • Competitive PAYE pay rates - no umbrella companies
  • User-friendly online timesheet submission
  • Access to long-term, permanent, and flexible roles in local schools

If you're a passionate English Teacher looking to join a dynamic and well-resourced school in Islington, we'd love to hear from you!

📞 Contact: Leanne King
📧 Email: leanne.king@twrecruitment.com
📱 Phone: 0207 845 5450

Apply today with Tradewind Recruitment and take the next exciting step in your teaching career.