English Teacher (Fixed Term Maternity Cover)


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, SE27 9BZ
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	22 Oct 2026
Closing date:	5 Nov 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated teacher to provide high-quality teaching and learning experiences that will enthuse and develop the next generation. You will be joining an excellent established team who have a commitment to ensuring the students at The Elmgreen School achieve the best outcomes and develop a love of learning.

Key Responsibilities

• To plan and deliver effective lessons, ensuring curriculum coverage, continuity and progression for all students

• to support the Head of English in the development of appropriate syllabi, assessment, teaching and learning strategies and resources

• to support in monitoring the progress made towards excellent student outcomes.

The Elmgreen School became part of the Dunraven Educational Trust in September 2021, and together we are focused on developing an exciting, dynamic and progressive community, focused on improving the outcomes for children and their families.

What the school offers its staff

If you are successful in your application, you will join a staff who are hard-working, committed, positive in outlook and dedicated to the achievement of our students. We offer:

• a high standard of professional practice, with bespoke in-house CPD provision, and affiliation to nationally recognised courses and providers;

• a supportive and collegiate environment,

• a culture of high trust and accountability that values creativity and innovation, leading practice locally and nationally in a range of fields.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Elmgreen School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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