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Trainee English Teacher

Haberdashers' Hatcham College · London · Lewisham

Job description

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.

Benefits

Non-salaried, (Student Finance may be available)

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About this school

Haberdashers' Hatcham College

Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–18

Not rated
Pupils
1,401
Avg teacher salary
£56,483
Pupil:teacher ratio
16.4:1
Academy trust
HABERDASHERS' ASKE'S FEDERATION TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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London, Lewisham, SE14 5SF

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Salary
Non-salaried, (Student Finance may be available)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
25 June 2026
Closing date
30 June 2026

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