New Job: First-Class English Graduate in Barking & Dagenham, East London

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First-Class English Graduate | Barking and Dagenham | September 2026

Are you a confident and ambitious First-Class English Graduate looking to begin a career in teaching? A high-achieving secondary school in Barking and Dagenham is seeking a motivated First-Class English Graduate to join the English department from September 2026 in a teaching-focused position.

This is an excellent opportunity for a First-Class English Graduate to gain hands-on teaching experience before progressing into formal teacher training. The successful First-Class English Graduate will work closely with experienced teachers, planning and delivering lessons across KS3–KS5 with full departmental support.

Why choose this First-Class English Graduate role?

• Paid on the Unqualified Teacher Pay Scale


• Opportunity to progress into teacher training


• Plan and deliver lessons from the beginning of the role


• Join a high-achieving and supportive English department


• Teach GCSE and A-Level students


• Excellent mentoring and CPD opportunities

The school is looking for a First-Class English Graduate who:

• Holds a First-Class degree in English from a leading university


• Has aspirations of becoming a qualified English Teacher


• Is confident leading lessons and supporting students of all abilities


• Has excellent communication skills and strong subject knowledge


• Is passionate about improving outcomes for young people

Students at the school come from a range of disadvantaged backgrounds, yet the school has a strong record of academic success, with many progressing to Russell Group and Oxbridge universities each year. The successful First-Class English Graduate will play a key role in supporting students to achieve ambitious outcomes and develop a love of English.

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all level’s secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this First-Class English Graduate role in Barking and Dagenham. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this First-Class English Graduate role.

First-Class English Graduate | Barking and Dagenham | September 2026