Highlands School · London, London
About this Role Teacher of English Schools: Highlands School Contract: Permanent, full time Essential Requirement: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Are you an ambitious educator ready to make a real impact in an "Outstanding" London school? We are seeking a driven, high-performing Teacher of English to join our high-achieving department starting September 2026. Why Highlands School? Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a two-week October half-term, centralised collaborative resources to slash planning time, and blocked PPA time with the option to work from home. Professional Growth: Benefit from two hours of dedicated CPD every Wednesday—with no other meetings scheduled—and clear pathways to senior leadership and headship. Academic Excellence: Join a school ranked in the Times ‘Parent Power’ list, where students "thrive in this diverse and inclusive school." The Opportunity You will deliver consistently excellent lessons across all key stages, utilizing research-backed methods like Rosenshine’s principles to inspire intellectual curiosity. As a key player in our department, you will help shape a rigorous, knowledge-rich curriculum designed to build cultural capital for every student. Who We’re Looking For A team player with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a passion for English literature. You should have high expectations for yourself and your students, a commitment to equality, and the drive to help every learner "Dare to Flourish.” Apply now to join a community where you—and your students—will truly excel. How to Apply Apply now to join a community where you—and your students—will truly excel. Your application should be completed after reading the job description and person specification. Please use the application form to demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role and why you believe you would be a strong candidate. We are committed to attracting top talent to our school and welcome applications from all members of the community, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, disability, gender reassignment, age, or sexual orientation. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.