Teacher of English

About the Role

We are an outstanding inclusive school in south London seeking a Teacher of English for a September 2026 start. We are values led, putting students at the heart of everything we do. We believe it is important that all students are given the opportunity to succeed and reach their potential through focusing on their aspirations and capacity for excellence.

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • Teaching English at KS3 and KS4
  • Experience of KS4 GCSE course design delivery and assessment
  • English assessment at KS3
  • Experience of raising attainment in a classroom environment
  • Understanding of strategies needed to establish consistently high aspirations and standards of results and behaviour

What the school offers its staff

  • The chance to work in an outstanding English Department that achieves strong results
  • A school that priorities staff well-being, satisfaction, and recognition
  • A professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment
  • Outstanding professional development with progression

Further details about the role

Our School

  • The school is a genuinely inclusive mixed 11–18 comprehensive school adjacent to North Dulwich station and serving a diverse local inner-city community
  • We are proud to be recognised as one of the top schools in the country for our achievement.
  • We were judged ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in 2022 again, and have been awarded “World Class School” status again in 2019
  • Our GCSE students perform exceptionally well across all EBACC subjects at GCSE. We are consistently in the top 10% of schools nationally for our A-Level performance.
  • The education students receive enables life-changing educational chances for everyone serving the whole community
  • In the 2022 Staff Survey 88% of staff said they are proud to work at our school and 90% agreed that the school is well led and managed
  • We receive 1,200 Year 7 applications, every year, for 192 places

Further details about the role

How to apply

To apply please go to the ‘Join Us’ section of The Charter School North Dulwich Website to download an application form and job description.

Alternatively, please contact our HR Department, email recruitment@tcset.org.uk or telephone on 02073466600.

Please note CVs are not accepted. No agencies please

  • Closing Date: Monday 20th April 2026
  • Interviews: Wednesday 22nd April 2026

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to equality and diversity, and to being a family where everyone can be themselves. We are committed to continuous improvement in how representative we are of our local communities, including gender, ethnicity, religion, age, and all other aspects of diversity.

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, and staff networks to provide a supportive environment in the workplace where members can receive peer to peer support.

The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment.

Job Title
Teacher of English
Start Date
September 1, 2026
As soon as possible
Department
Key Stage 3 and 4
Pay Scale
Main Teachers Pay Scale M1-UPS3
Contract type
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full-time
Closing date for applications
April 20, 2026

Organisation Information

The Charter School North Dulwich
Red Post Hill
London
SE24 9JH
020 7346 6600

www.charternorthdulwich.org.uk

Info@charternorthdulwich.org.uk