• English
  • Hounslow
  • £26,000 - £40,000
  • Applications have closed
  • Job Area: Hounslow

English Teacher (Private School)

Job Description

Zest Education is working with a prestigious independent performing arts school in West London to recruit an exceptional English Teacher for a September 2025 start. This opportunity is available on a full-time or part-time basis, encompassing Key Stages 3 and 4, with the potential for Key Stage 5 teaching for the right candidate.


📚 About the Role

  • Teach English across KS3 and KS4, with opportunities to engage in KS5, including GCSE and A-Level.

  • Join a dynamic English Department, contributing to the development and delivery of an engaging and forward-thinking curriculum.

  • Utilise creative teaching methods to inspire students and foster a love for literature and language.

🌟 About the School

  • Recognised as one of the top performing arts schools in the UK, offering a balanced education that combines academic rigour with creative development.

  • Equipped with state-of-the-art resources to support a comprehensive education in both academic and performing arts disciplines.

  • A close-knit environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and personal growth among students and staff.

💼 Staff Benefits

  • Enjoy 50% Planning, Preparation, and Assessment time, promoting a healthy work-life balance with no expectation of planning or marking outside school hours.

  • Access to private medical insurance, life insurance, and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and support services.

  • Additional Perks:

    • Discounted meals with subsidised breakfast and lunch options.

    • Small class sizes for more personalised teaching experiences.

    • Extended school holidays.

    • Access to a wide range of resources.

    • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

✅ Ideal Candidate

  • Holds a relevant degree in English or a related field, with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) being desirable.

  • Demonstrates a strong commitment to inspiring and developing young talent in English literature and language.

  • Employs creative teaching strategies to engage students and enhance their learning experience.

  • Exhibits excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a dynamic and creative team.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Reggie at reggie@zesteducation.co.uk or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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Job Details

  • English
  • Hounslow
  • £26,000 - £40,000
  • Applications have closed
  • Job Area: Hounslow

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