Teacher of English

Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School, Sidcup, Kent, DA15 9AG

28 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  5 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  8 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (832)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £39,196.00 - £58,120.00 Annually (Actual) MPS/UPS Outer London

Teacher of English job summary

Teacher of English

Salary: MPS/UPS (Outer London) Currently £39,196 - £58,120

Apply by: 5th November 2026

Required for: March 2027 or thereafter

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and well qualified Teacher of English.

Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar School is one of the top performing grammar schools in the South East based in the London suburb of Sidcup. A heavily oversubscribed mixed selective grammar school where students excel with many going on to Oxbridge or other Russell Group universities.

We require a well qualified graduate to be a Teacher of English and can teach in all three key stages. The successful candidate will hold a relevant degree and teaching qualification, and possess the necessary experience and skills to take on this role within the department. English is a well established and successful subject at all key stages. It is also a very popular option subject at KS5.

The department is well resourced and staffed by experienced colleagues. This is an excellent opportunity to develop management and leadership skills.

Applications are particularly welcome from candidates who are willing to contribute to the wider life of the school and to a rich and diverse programme of extra-curricular activities.

What we can offer you:

Enthusiastic, able and well-behaved students

A modern teaching environment

Competitive pay and pension scheme

Tailored induction programme

Bluesky professional development scheme with the possibility of funding for additional qualifications

Employee Wellbeing Programme including counselling

Employee benefits such as Cycle to work scheme, discounted gym membership and on-site gym.

Our ideal candidate will:

Place the learner at the centre of everything they do

Be an excellent classroom practitioner

Be able to work effectively as a member of a team

Be well organised, proactive keeping to deadlines and encouraging others to do so

Be willing to contribute to the wider life of the school, and to a rich and diverse programme of extra-curricular activities.

Have the desire and dedication to ensure high standards of pupil progression and attainment

Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks.

CSGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity or sexual orientation.

We are fully inclusive and actively promote equality of opportunity for all. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates.

Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.

Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

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 Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1561 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chislehurst-and-sidcup-grammar-school

We are one of the top performing grammar schools in the South East based in the London suburb of Sidcup. A heavily oversubscribed mixed selective grammar school where students excel with many going on to Oxbridge or other Russell Group universities. Our students are bright, motivated, enthusiastic and thrive at this school.

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