New Job: Unqualified English Teacher in Haringey, London

Job Description

Unqualified English Teacher – Haringey – September 2026

This well-regarded secondary school in the London Borough of Haringey is rated Good by Ofsted and is recognised for its rich literacy culture, ambitious English curriculum, and genuine commitment to developing talent at every level of its team. The school invests meaningfully in every Unqualified English Teacher who joins with the subject knowledge, enthusiasm, and determination to make a real and lasting difference to pupils' confidence with reading, writing, and language.

Unqualified English Teacher - What the School Offers

• Dedicated mentoring and day-to-day guidance from experienced, qualified English teachers from day one


• A well-resourced English department with shared planning, open resources, and genuine peer support


• A structured induction programme tailored specifically to the development needs of an Unqualified English Teacher


• Access to whole-school literacy initiatives and a department that genuinely values creative and analytical teaching


• Active support and encouragement towards formal UK teacher training for high-performing staff

Unqualified English Teacher - What the Role Involves

• Delivering English lessons across KS3 and KS4 under the guidance and direction of qualified colleagues


• Planning and adapting lesson content to develop pupils' reading comprehension, analytical writing, and spoken communication


• Supporting pupils through targeted small-group work and intervention to build confidence and close gaps in literacy


• Contributing to the department's wider enrichment activities including reading initiatives and creative writing programmes


• Developing subject leadership skills with a clear view towards progressing into formal teacher training in the future

Unqualified English Teacher - What the School is Looking For

The ideal Unqualified English Teacher will hold a 2:1 or 1st Class degree from a top 30 UK university in English, English Literature, or a closely related discipline. Previous child-centred experience in a UK educational setting is highly valued. The school is seeking a confident, articulate, and committed Unqualified English Teacher with strong communication skills and a genuine passion for literature and language.

Please note, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Unqualified English Teacher - Salary and Contract Info

• Up to £600 per week, pro rata to term time only


• Full-time, long-term contract from September 2026 to July 2027


• Term-time only


• Strong support and encouragement towards formal teacher training or extended contracts for high-performing staff

If you are an English graduate ready to step into the classroom and inspire the next generation of readers and writers, this Unqualified English Teacher role in Haringey is an outstanding opportunity to develop your practice in a school that will back you every step of the way.

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Unqualified English Teacher | September 2026 | INDSUP