First-Class English Graduate

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

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