Job Description

Second in English 
Location: Grays, Essex
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-Time
Start Date: September 2025

About the Role:
We are working with a thriving and ambitious secondary school in Grays seeking a motivated and experienced Second in English to join their team from September 2025 on a permanent, full-time basis.This is an exciting opportunity for an English teacher ready to take the next step in their career and support the leadership of a high-performing department. You’ll play a key role in curriculum development, staff mentoring, and driving student progress in English across KS3 and KS4.

Key Responsibilities:
• Support the Head of English in leading the department
• Contribute to the development and delivery of a high-quality English curriculum
• Monitor and track student progress, implementing interventions as needed
• Mentor and support colleagues within the department
• Teach English across KS3 and KS4, including preparation for GCSE exams
• Contribute to whole-school literacy initiatives and enrichment activities

What We’re Looking For:
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Strong classroom practitioner with experience teaching English at KS3 and KS4
• Experience or interest in leadership responsibilities within a department
• Excellent communication, organisation, and team-working skills
• A proactive and collaborative mindset, with a commitment to raising standards

Why This School?
• Supportive and forward-thinking senior leadership team
• Collaborative and ambitious English department
• Clear opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Positive school culture with a focus on staff wellbeing and student success
• Easily accessible location in Grays, Essex

How to Apply:
If you’re ready to take on a leadership challenge and help shape the future of English at a fantastic school, we’d love to hear from you!

Please contact Casey at Local Education:
casey@localeducation.co.uk