Job description
Shape the Future Through Words – Become an English Teacher in Newham
Position: English Teacher
Location: Newham
Salary: £185 - £265 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Sep 2025
Contract Type: Permanent
Do you believe in the power of language to transform lives? Are you ready to lead students on a journey through stories, ideas, and expression?
GSL Education invites a passionate and imaginative English Teacher to join a forward-thinking school in Newham. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to inspire, challenge, and empower the next generation through the written and spoken word.
Your Mission
As an English Teacher, you’ll be more than an educator—you’ll be a storyteller, a mentor, and a guide. You’ll help students unlock their voices, explore literature’s greatest minds, and develop the skills to shape their own narratives.
What You’ll Do as an English Teacher
- Craft and deliver dynamic lessons that bring language and literature to life.
- Spark curiosity and critical thinking through poetry, prose, and debate.
- Tailor your teaching to support every learner’s journey.
- Build a classroom culture where creativity, respect, and resilience thrive.
- Collaborate with a team of passionate educators to enrich the curriculum.
- Embrace professional development and grow as a leader in your field.
What You Bring
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
- A deep love for English and a flair for inspiring young minds.
- Strong classroom presence and excellent communication skills.
- A reflective, innovative approach to teaching and learning.
- A commitment to inclusion, equity, and student success.
Why This Role?
- A Permanent Place to Grow: Join a school that invests in your future.
- Creative Freedom: Shape your lessons and make your mark.
- Supportive Culture: Work with colleagues who share your passion.
- Professional Development: Access to CPD, mentoring, and leadership pathways.
- Impact That Lasts: Help students find their voice—and their future.
To Join Us, You’ll Need:
- The right to work in the UK.
- An up-to-date CV with two references from the last two years.
- An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).
If you're ready to turn your passion for English into a powerful force for change, we want to hear from you.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and supporting staff in schools across the UK.
Click ‘apply now’ to submit your CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.