Teacher of English

Eastbury Community School, Barking, Essex, IG11 9UW

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - One year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS £40,317 - £ £62,496

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a well-qualified, ambitious professional who is motivated to make a difference to the life chances of our young people. The successful candidate will:

• Be a dedicated team player who is committed to the happiness, well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school
• Be able to teach students of all abilities and demonstrate passion and enthusiasm
• Be able to and willing to make contributions to both the department and to the wider school community

What the school offers its staff

• A pupil centred, progress focused ethos.
• A welcoming and supportive community.
• The opportunity to work with a passionate, hardworking and supportive staff.
• A commitment to develop your skills through continued professional development.
• A supportive and committed Leadership Team and Governing Body.
• A cohort of pupils with high aspirations and a willingness to learn.
• A school which understands the importance of staff well-being and workload management

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

Eastbury Community School is committed to providing an environment which is safe and where the safeguarding and welfare of each child is of paramount importance. This includes ensuring we build confidence in all pupils to discuss concerns they may have, knowing they will be listened to and concerns acted upon. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks including enhanced DBS checks. We value the diversity of our community and wider society and are committed to promoting and upholding equalities at our school.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

English Candidate Info Pack may 26.docx - 6.03 MB (opens in new tab)

About Eastbury Community School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, ages 3 to 19
• Education phase: All through school
• School size: 2134 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Eastbury Community School website
• Email address: kdunnell@eastbury.bardaglea.org.uk
• Phone number: 0208 507 4518
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/eastbury-community-school

Eastbury Community School is an exciting, challenging and rewarding place to work. Our 3-19 All through school is a large, well-ordered and diverse community of 2200 pupils. We are proud of our achievements and excellent reputation, both locally and nationally. The school strives to be at the forefront of educational improvement and is a Leading Edge school.

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