Unqualified English Teacher
Hornchurch, England, United Kingdom · Full Time
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- GBP 26,000 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 3 weeks ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- English degree
- Eligibility
- English graduates who are considering a career in teaching and want to gain classroom experience in a secondary school are encouraged to apply.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
Role overview
A high-performing mixed secondary school in Havering is looking for an ambitious English graduate to step into an Unqualified English Teacher position from September 2026. This opportunity is aimed at someone exploring a future in teaching and wanting meaningful classroom experience in a supportive 11–18 environment.
What makes this opportunity appealing
- Starting pay from £26,000, with term-time-only working
- Experience teaching pupils from Key Stage 3 through Key Stage 5
- A pathway into teacher training for the right candidate
- Close collaboration with a helpful and experienced English team
- Strong continuing professional development and mentoring support
- Placement in a successful mixed secondary school with strong academic results
What the role involves
You will draw on your subject knowledge to help plan, support and deliver engaging English lessons for students from Year 7 to Year 13. Working with experienced teachers, you will build practical experience across lesson preparation, classroom management and effective teaching approaches.
Career development
This post is designed as a strong launchpad for a career in education. It offers first-hand insight into the day-to-day realities of teaching and is well suited to a graduate who wants to make a positive difference in a thriving school community while preparing for future teacher training.
About the employer
Ribbons & Reeves is a London-based education recruitment specialist that places educators into long-term and permanent roles across the capital.
Additional information
Location: Havering, England, United Kingdom. Start date: September 2026. School age range: 11–18. The role is term-time only. Reference marker included in the source: INDTEACH.