Trainee English Teacher at Haberdashers' Hatcham College

Expired

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/HHC/48842

Location

Pepys Road, London, Greater London, SE14 5SF

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

Annually (FTE)Non-salaried, (Student Finance may be available)

Hours Per Week

32.5

Fixed Term End Date

Fri 30th Jun, 2028

Closing Date

9:00am, Mon 13th Jul, 2026

Start Date

01 September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

week commencing 29th June 2026

Interview Date(s) week commencing 29th June 2026

About this Role

We are seeking an outstanding graduate with a passion for English who will support the delivery of engaging and creative English lessons while studying towards achieving QTS. You may be a recent graduate, or aspiring educator with a passion for literacy and education.

Haberdashers’ Academies Trust South is committed to nurturing creativity, self-expression and artistic excellence. You will join a supportive department team that values innovation, collaboration and high-quality arts education.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting teaching and learning within the English department, across KS3 and KS4
Assisting Teachers to deliver practical lessons
Gain classroom experience and develop through mentoring and training

Reporting

This role reports into the Head of English

Staff Development

Our staff are important to us. We know that without great staff, our children will not be as successful. Therefore, Professional Learning is key to our success. As a new employee within the Trust, you will be supported by the Senior Directors of People and Professional Learning, alongside your line manager to realise your full potential. 'Our People Strategy is key to our success and integral to this is our commitment to equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion . Bringing this to life is the responsibility of every member of staff. We take seriously any behaviour which undermines it. Anyone applying to work with us, should share this commitment.’

We actively encourage applicants from colleagues from under-represented groups.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. This post falls within the scope of regulated activity. Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS with list checks (and other relevant checks). It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

Safeguarding Statement

Haberdashers' Hatcham College are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Haberdashers' Hatcham College ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Contact Details

Pascaline Vassell
ITTECF@habstrustsouth.org.uk

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