Teacher of English

Teacher of English

Full Time 1.0 FTE

Salary: Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale

Required for September 2026

Are you passionate about teaching English?  Do you want to work in an academy that is driven by the dreams, aspirations and ambitions of its students and the wider community?

The Trustees are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational teacher of English.  The successful candidate would be expected to teach across the age and ability range, up to and including A Level and build on the solid foundations already in place and bring learning to life and inspire our students.  The English Department is a thriving and well-resourced department that achieves very good exam results and contributes positively to the wider life of the academy.

The Palmer Catholic Academy is a very successful, over-subscribed 11–18 mixed, multi-cultural, voluntary-aided comprehensive Academy in the London Borough of Redbridge.  Although a Catholic academy, we welcome applications from Catholic and non-Catholic teachers.

The Palmer Catholic Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and pre-employment checks.  The successful candidate must not be prohibited from teaching.  References will be sought for shortlisted candidates, and online social media checks will be conducted.

Full details of the post and application forms are available on the academy’s website at https://www.tpc.academy/. The closing date for completed applications is 12.00 noon on Tuesday 26th May 2026.  Completed application forms should be emailed to the Headteacher’s PA, Ms Bolton, at jbolton@tpc.academy.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 28th May 2026.

Please note that we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.