Ks2 ECT

Ribbons & Reeves • Enfield, CT

1d • $40,317 - $62,496 • Onsite

About The Position

A prestigious, university-focused sixth form in Haringey is seeking an exceptional A-Level English Teacher to join their distinguished faculty from September 2026. This is a permanent A-Level English Teacher role within a sixth form rated Outstanding by Ofsted, renowned for its academic rigour, transformative ethos, and outstanding record of placing students from diverse backgrounds into the country's most competitive universities. This Haringey sixth form serves a cohort of ambitious, intellectually driven students, many of whom progress to English, Law, and Humanities degrees at Russell Group and Oxbridge universities. Literature and Language are taught with genuine scholarly depth - students engage critically and independently with canonical and contemporary texts in ways that mirror the demands of university study. Every A-Level English Teacher here is expected to stretch thinking, challenge assumptions, and bring a genuine love of the subject into every lesson. Enrichment including debating societies, creative writing programmes, and university masterclasses reflects the sixth form's broader commitment to developing articulate, analytically confident young people.

Requirements

• Hold British QTS through a UK-accredited teacher training programme
• Graduated with a 2:1 or above in English or English Literature from a reputable UK university - Russell Group or Oxbridge strongly preferred
• Meaningful A-Level English teaching experience within a UK school or sixth form setting
• Demonstrate strong student outcomes at A-Level and a deep, genuine passion for literary and linguistic scholarship
• Confident supporting students through competitive university applications including Oxbridge
• Legally entitled to work in the UK - visa sponsorship is not available

Responsibilities

• Deliver English Literature and/or Language at A-Level with precision, depth, and genuine enthusiasm.
• Design lessons that develop students' close reading, critical argument, and independent thinking.
• Support university entrance preparation.
• Build trusted academic relationships with students and families.

Benefits

• An exclusively post-16 environment with students who are self-motivated and academically committed
• Strong UCAS infrastructure with staff actively supporting Oxbridge, law, and competitive humanities applications
• A scholarly, collegiate staff culture where intellectual curiosity is genuinely valued
• Subject-specific CPD with access to university partnerships and academic research networks
• A school where your students' ambition will push your own teaching to its very best
• Inner London MPS: £40,317 to £52,300, with UPS up to £62,496.
• TLR opportunities available for candidates with relevant leadership or enrichment experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior