About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic English Teacher who is passionate about raising student achievement and inspiring a love for language and literature. The successful candidate will:
Deliver high-quality teaching across Key Stages 3 to 5, planning and delivering engaging lessons that stretch and challenge all students
Use assessment data to monitor progress, identify gaps, and adapt teaching accordingly
Foster a classroom environment that promotes positive behaviour, mutual respect, and high expectations
Contribute to the development of the English curriculum, ensuring content is well‐sequenced, relevant and inclusive
Collaborate with department colleagues to share excellent practice, moderate work, and support student outcomes
Provide support and guidance to students, including feedback on work, extra help where necessary, and encouragement for them to achieve their full potential
Participate in whole‐school initiatives, pastoral duties, and contribute to school life beyond the classroom
About the School
E-ACT Crest Academy is a mixed, 11-19 secondary academy in Neasden, Brent, London. Key features include:
A capacity of approximately 1,600, with over 1,300 students enrolled.
Rated “Good” by Ofsted, reflecting strong leadership, management, and student development.
Part of the E-ACT multi‐academy trust, which has a mission to ensure that coming from a disadvantaged background does not limit a student’s future.
Strong pastoral systems and a school ethos built around “Ready, Respectful, Safe”, designed to create a secure, supportive learning environment.
Broad and inclusive curriculum, including for students with special needs and English as an additional language (EAL).
Person Specification (Essential)
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
Relevant degree in English, English Literature or related field
Demonstrable experience teaching English at secondary level, with good outcomes in GCSE and/or A-Level (if applicable)
Strong subject knowledge and up‐to‐date pedagogical practice
Excellent communication skills with students, parents, and colleagues
Commitment to continuous professional development
If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Davie at davie@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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