English Teacher

English Teacher

Walthamstow, Greater London

Competitive

Permanent

Waltham Forest College

Job Details

• Job Title: English Teacher
• Job type: Full Time, Permanent and Fixed Term
• Location: East London (outer London)
• Hours: 36 per week
• Salary range: Competitive salary based on the individual's qualifications and experience.

Waltham Forest College has been rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted following its most recent inspection and has distinguished itself as one of only a small number of General Further Education Colleges across the country to achieve the prestigious 'Outstanding' rating.

Waltham Forest College has been named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, a testament to its exceptional employee experience and organisational culture. Survey results revealed staff engagement and confidence in leadership to be significantly above the national average, underlining the College's focus on wellbeing, inclusivity, and professional growth.

Ranked in the top 5% of GFE colleges nationally for student achievement, Waltham Forest College continues to be an aspirational destination for learners. With state-of-the-art industry-standard facilities, a dedicated and expert teaching team, and a strong network of employer partnerships, the College ensures students are future-ready and equipped for success.

We are looking to increase our team of experienced teachers. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and enthusiastic English teacher to join a team of professionals who are committed to the success of our learners.

You will be responsible for teaching GCSE English Language and Functional Skills to 16-19-year olds and adult learners.

You must possess a relevant degree as well as a teaching qualification. You will also have experience of and an enthusiasm for teaching a diverse age of learners and have good interpersonal and communication skills. There will be opportunities for you to expand your knowledge and experience by undertaking regular professional development

What’s in it for you?

We offer the opportunity to help develop your skills and knowledge in a friendly team environment, plus a range of benefits including a career average pension scheme, employee assistance programme, enhanced sick pay, NUS Employee discount, free onsite parking, cycle to work scheme and Sodexo benefits scheme.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects the wider community we support.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students and expect everybody working for the College to share this commitment. We actively seek DBS clearance checks for applications of employment as part of our safeguarding procedures. In line with KCSIE 2025 and Safer Recruitment principles the college reserves the right to conduct online searches of shortlisted candidate.

Closing Date: 14 June 2026

Interview Date: 22 June 2026

• Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt; we reserve the right to interview before the closing date
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  We are looking to increase our team of experienced teachers. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and enthusiastic English teacher to join a team of professionals who are committed to the success of our learners.
You will be responsible for teaching GCSE English Language and Functional Skills to 16-19-year olds and adult learners. You must possess a relevant degree as well as a teaching qualification. You will also have experience of and an enthusiasm for teaching a diverse age of learners and have good interpersonal and communication skills. There will be opportunities for you to expand your knowledge and experience by undertaking regular professional development

Waltham Forest College has been rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted following its most recent inspection and has distinguished itself as one of only a small number of General Further Education Colleges across the country to achieve the prestigious 'Outstanding' rating. Waltham Forest College has been named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, a testament to its exceptional employee experience and organisational culture. Survey results revealed staff engagement and confidence in leadership to be significantly above the national average, underlining the College's focus on wellbeing, inclusivity, and professional growth. Ranked in the top 5% of GFE colleges nationally for student achievement, Waltham Forest College continues to be an aspirational destination for learners. With state-of-the-art industry-standard facilities, a dedicated and expert teaching team, and a strong network of employer partnerships, the College ensures students are future-ready and equipped for success.

Salary range: Competitive salary based on the individual's qualifications and experience., We offer the opportunity to help develop your skills and knowledge in a friendly team environment, plus a range of benefits including a career average pension scheme, employee assistance programme, enhanced sick pay, NUS Employee discount, free onsite parking, cycle to work scheme and Sodexo benefits scheme.