21 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 January 2026

  • Closing date

    31 October 2025 at 10:59pm

  • Date listed

    3 October 2025

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

English

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£34,398.00 - £52,490.00 Annually (Actual)

Teacher of English job summary

Epping St. John's Church of England School is looking to recruit a hardworking, enthusiastic Teacher of English. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to maintaining high standards set within the school.

Our focus on teaching and learning and developing great teachers and leaders is our number one priority. We have a real sense of passion and determination that students and staff bring to all that they do, making Epping St. John’s School a superb place both to learn and to work.

You should have the experience or the ability to teach at KS3 and you will be required to teach across the age and ability range through Year 7 to Year 11. You will be accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in students’ learning, work and conduct.

The successful candidate will:

  • Have a passion for English which is evident in their day to day teaching.
  • Show evidence of being, or having the clear potential to be an outstanding teacher of English.
  • Contribute to intervention programmes and other after-school activities.
  • Play a full and active role in the life of the school.
  • Want to make a difference to the lives of all young people.

In return, we can offer you:

  • Modern facilities which creates a dynamic and engaging environment with a strong and approachable leadership team dedicated to staff well-being and professional growth.
  • Epping St, John's has a welcoming and inclusive community underpinned by Christian values.
  • We run regular CPD sessions, access to training and clear pathways for career progression.
  • We are located within easy reach from the M11 and M25 motorways and are within walking distance from Epping Tube Station.
  • Private Healthcare Benefits
  • Employee Benefits and Engagement Platform
  • Pension
  • Onsite Parking

Early application is encouraged. The post could be ended prior to end date if a successful candidate appointed.

Please see the Job Description for full information of the role.

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.

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About Epping St Johns Church of England School

School type
Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1031 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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School location

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