English Teacher

Enfield County School for Girls, Enfield, EN2 6QG

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  13 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 November 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (645)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: English, Sociology
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: ECT/MPS/UPS Possible TLR for experienced candidates

English Teacher job summary

Teacher of English

Full time, Fixed Term | MPS/UPS/ECT (Outer London)

Contract: 4 January 2027 - 22 July 2027 (end of the academic year).

Enfield County School for Girls is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of English to join our successful and supportive school. This is a full-time, fixed-term appointment commencing on 4 January 2027 and ending on 22 July 2027.

The successful candidate will teach English across the secondary age range, potentially up to KS5, and join a fully supportive English department alongside a hardworking and skilled team of specialist teachers, all committed to ensuring the best possible outcomes for our students.

The ability to teach Sociology would be desirable and an advantage.

For an experienced candidate with the appropriate skills and leadership experience, there may also be an opportunity to take on a Teaching and Learning Responsibility (TLR).

We welcome applications from teachers across the MPS/UPS range, including Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

We are dedicated to supporting staff wellbeing and managing workload, alongside providing high-quality professional development and a supportive and engaging ECT programme.

Information about the school can be found on our website:
www.enfieldcs.enfield.sch.uk

Closing date: Friday 13 November 2026, 12 noon

Interviews: To be confirmed

“Teachers have strong subject expertise. This helps them to deliver the curriculum as leaders intend. Staff enjoy working at this school and are well supported by leaders, who take account of their workload and well-being. Staff appreciate the professional development opportunities that leaders provide.”

Ofsted, September 2024

Enfield County School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Please note that online searches may also be carried out for shortlisted candidates.

Enfield County School for Girls is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We want to attract and retain the very best staff in all areas of our school, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Therefore, if you are interested in joining us, please submit your application as early as possible.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Enfield County School for Girls

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 999 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Enfield County School for Girls website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/enfield-county-school-for-girls

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