Second in Charge of English

Smart Teachers are working in partnership with a high-performing secondary school in Redbridge to recruit an ambitious and experienced Second in Charge of English.

About the role

• Support the strategic leadership and development of the English department
• Deliver high-quality English lessons across KS3–KS5
• Monitor student progress and implement effective intervention strategies
• Support curriculum planning and departmental improvement initiatives
• Coach and mentor colleagues to enhance teaching and learning
• Contribute to whole-school improvement priorities

About the school

• High expectations for student achievement and behaviour
• Supportive and collaborative leadership team
• Strong focus on professional development and career progression
• Well-resourced English department with shared planning
• Excellent transport links across East London and surrounding areas

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Second in Charge of English you will:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Strong experience teaching English at secondary level
• Proven track record of raising attainment and progress
• Experience supporting leadership or leading initiatives within a department
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Commitment to delivering outstanding teaching and learning

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Suitable teaching experience

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].