Teacher of English

New Rush Hall School, Ilford, Essex, IG6 2LB

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Summer/Autumn Term 2026

• Closing date

  16 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 February 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £37,872.00 Annually (FTE) MPS/UPS

Teacher of English job summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an exceptional teacher with:

• Qualified Teacher status
• Successful classroom experience of Quality First Teaching
• An interest in, and understanding of, Special Educational Needs and the factors which affect behaviour
• Resilience, stamina, flexibility and excellent interpersonal skills
• A positive attitude to hard work and challenging situations

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to be part of a supportive, child focused team of staff with a community feel.
• A highly rewarding job with no risk of boredom
• A present SLT with an open door policy
• A well structured staff wellbeing offer
• Career progression and extensive CPD Programme
• Opportunities for additional responsibility and promotion

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.

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.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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 New Rush Hall School

• School type: Special school, ages 5 to 16
• School size: 91 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: New Rush Hall School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/new-rush-hall-school

New Rush Hall is a special school for children experiencing social, emotional and/or mental health difficulties (SEMH), many of which present challenging behaviour.
As a result of looking to expand our current offer and an increase to pupils numbers, we have a vacancy in the Secondary department for a qualified and experienced Maths Teacher. Responsibility for leading a curriculum area may be available to a candidate with the right skills and experience.
You will be joining NRHS at a very exciting time as it prepares for a potential expansion and after receiving a pleasing Ofsted report under the new framework. Teachers across the school will have an important contribution to make in shaping the schools’ future direction.

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