Graduate Unqualified English Teacher


Company:	KPI RECRUITING LTD
Salary:	£27,000 to £30,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	HA9 0AA
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	23 Sept 2026
Closing date:	23 Oct 2026

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Summary

Graduate Unqualified English Teacher – Secondary School – Brent

September 2026 Start | Full-Time | Term-Time Only | £27,000–£30,000 per annum

Start Your Teaching Career in English

Are you a high-achieving

English graduate with a genuine passion for education and a desire to inspire young people?

KPI Education is working with

high-performing secondary schools across Brent seeking ambitious and enthusiastic

Graduate Unqualified English Teachers to join their teams from

September 2026.

This is an ideal opportunity for graduates looking to gain

hands-on classroom experience before progressing onto a

PGCE, SCITT, School Direct or another teacher-training route.

The Role

Working within a supportive English department, you will gain valuable experience delivering lessons and supporting students across the secondary curriculum.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Teaching

English across Key Stages 3 and 4, with opportunities to support GCSE classes.

• Planning and delivering engaging English lessons.

• Teaching

English Literature, English Language, reading and writing.

• Supporting GCSE revision and examination preparation.

• Setting and marking classwork, homework and assessments.

• Providing clear, constructive feedback to students.

• Supporting students with different abilities and learning needs.

• Maintaining high standards of behaviour, effort and achievement.

• Building positive relationships with students.

• Working alongside experienced English teachers to develop your classroom practice.

• Contributing to departmental resources, intervention and enrichment activities.

About You

We're looking for graduates with the

academic ability, confidence and enthusiasm to become excellent teachers.

You will ideally have:

• A degree in

English Literature, English Language or a related subject.

• A strong academic record, with a

2:1 or above preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong subject knowledge and a genuine passion for English.

• A desire to inspire and motivate young people.

• Confidence communicating with and leading students.

• Strong organisation, resilience and adaptability.

• High expectations of yourself and your students.

• A clear ambition to build a long-term career in teaching.

Experience in

tutoring, mentoring, teaching, youth work, coaching or volunteering is desirable but not essential.

What You'll Gain

This role provides genuine experience of life as a secondary school teacher, including:

• Lesson planning and delivery.

• Classroom and behaviour management.

• Assessment and marking.

• GCSE preparation and intervention.

• Supporting students with different learning needs.

• Curriculum development and subject knowledge.

• Working within an experienced English department.

• Developing your confidence and classroom presence.

You'll work alongside experienced teachers and gain valuable insight into the profession before entering formal teacher training.

Why Apply?

•

£27,000–£30,000 per annum.

• Full-time, term-time employment.

• September 2026 start.

• Opportunities across

secondary schools in Brent.

• Genuine classroom teaching experience.

• Support and professional development.

• Excellent preparation for

PGCE, SCITT and School Direct.

• Potential pathway towards a long-term career as an English teacher.

Ready to Take the First Step?

If you're an ambitious English graduate who wants to

inspire students, develop your teaching skills and build a career in education, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Apply today by sending your CV to KPI Education to be considered for Graduate Unqualified English Teacher opportunities across Brent for September 2026.

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