English Teacher

Posted 12/10/26
Wokingham, Berkshire, South East
Paid to Scale
Starts: January 2027
About the Role
This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented English Teacher to join a ambitious school, committed to academic excellence and holistic student development. We are searching for an inspiring educator to deliver our enriching English curriculum on a permanent, long-term basis, with a start date either in September or sooner, depending on your availability. This vital role offers a competitive salary, paid to scale, recognising your expertise and dedication to fostering a love of literature and language among secondary pupils.

Key Responsibilities
* Design and deliver captivating English lessons across Key Stages, ensuring high levels of student engagement.
* Assess pupil progress rigorously, providing constructive feedback that drives improvement.
* Contribute actively to the development and enhancement of the English department's curriculum and resources.
* Implement effective behaviour management strategies, fostering a positive and productive learning environment.
* Participate in wider school activities, supporting the school's commitment to student enrichment.
* Promote literacy and a lifelong passion for reading throughout the school community.

About You
* You possess Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and demonstrable experience teaching English at secondary level.
* A profound passion for English language and literature underpins your teaching philosophy.
* You are an Early Career Teacher (ECT), a main pay scale teacher (MPS), or an upper pay scale teacher (UPS) seeking a new challenge.
* Your classroom practice is dynamic and innovative, consistently inspiring pupils to achieve their potential.
* You are an excellent communicator, capable of building strong rapport with students, colleagues, and parents.
* A commitment to continuous professional development and contributing to a collaborative team environment is essential.

Why Join
Embark on a rewarding journey where your teaching will genuinely make a difference to young lives every day. We offer a supportive and forward-thinking environment where professional growth is highly valued and actively encouraged. Become an integral part of a passionate team, dedicated to nurturing the next generation of critical thinkers and eloquent communicators within a vibrant educational setting.

Not quite the right role? We're working with a number of schools and nurseries — feel free to get in touch to discuss other current opportunities.

Dunbar Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, references, and full compliance with safer recruitment procedures. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

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