Employer: Lift Kingsley
Job Title: English Teacher
Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £37,870 – £50,473 per annum
Job Type: Full-time
Closing Date: 10 December 2025 at 12:55pm
English Teacher – Job Summary
Lift Kingsley is seeking to appoint an outstanding and committed Teacher of English to join its highly effective department. This opportunity is ideal for a motivated professional looking to contribute to the continued success of the school and inspire students to achieve at the highest level.
Role Details
Salary: Main Pay Range (Outer London) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed term (August 2026)
Start Date: January 2026
The role is due to commence January 2026 and will run on a fixed-term basis until August 2026.
Key Responsibilities and Expectations
The successful candidate will:
Be a qualified teacher with the ability to teach English across Key Stages 3 and 4.
Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and a genuine passion for literature and language.
Have high expectations of themselves and their students, with a commitment to raising standards and securing excellent outcomes.
Contribute positively to the collaborative culture within the English department and the wider school community.
Show a dedication to professional development and continuous improvement.
About Lift Kingsley
Lift Kingsley is a ‘Good’ 11–18 secondary school that has made remarkable progress in recent years. The school has grown significantly and is now full in every year group, with waiting lists across all years—a testament to its success, positive culture, and exceptional student behaviour.
Lift Kingsley is proud to be an inclusive and supportive community school, committed to giving every student the opportunity to achieve academic excellence. The school is a place where teachers can make a tangible difference in the lives of young people, helping them reach their full potential and prepare for bright futures.
School Address:
Lift Kingsley
Cecil Road
Hounslow, London, TW3 1AX
United Kingdom
Further Description of Lift Kingsley
Lift Kingsley is a thriving 11–18 secondary school rooted in the local community, focused on developing knowledge, ambition, and kindness. Staff at Lift Kingsley are collaborative, well-supported, and deeply invested in the shared vision for student success.
Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in all areas, Lift Kingsley is part of the Lift Schools network. Since 2019, the academy has made rapid and impressive progress, reflected in significant academic improvements and increasing student numbers. With a culture of high expectations and no excuses, Lift Kingsley is unapologetically ambitious for every student.
Lift Kingsley aims to deliver academic excellence through a broad, balanced and aspirational curriculum that prepares students for success—whether that’s at top universities or in high-quality careers supported by strong employer partnerships. Beyond the classroom, students benefit from a rich extra-curricular offer designed to build skills, confidence and ambition.
School Culture
Lift Kingsley is committed to disruption-free classrooms, allowing teachers to teach and students to learn without compromise. The school’s ‘DNA’ values guide all practices:
Walk the Talk – Staff model the standards expected.
High Expectations – The bar is never lowered for any student.
No Excuses – Every student is believed capable of success.
Outstanding Learning – Excellent teaching is the core purpose.
About Lift Schools
Lift Schools is a diverse and inclusive network made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country.
Lift Schools’ Mission
Lift Schools aims to provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day. Through excellent leadership and teaching, Lift Schools helps children go on to lead successful and happy lives. Lift Schools also works with others beyond its network to benefit more children and communities.
What Lift Schools Offers
Career development and training: Access to statutory and developmental training.
Instructional Excellence Program: Powered by One World, including CPD and Ambition Institute’s Early Career and NPQ programmes.
Generous benefits: Pension plan, healthcare and financial support.
Lifestyle perks: Discounted gym memberships, travel deals and electric vehicle incentives.
Safeguarding and Recruitment
Lift Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. The organisation adopts a fair and consistent recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates.
All offers of employment are subject to:
Enhanced DBS check
References
Prohibition from teaching check (where applicable)
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. Lift Schools is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria.
Further Information
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check.
The candidate must be eligible to work in the UK.
Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored.
Downloads available: Job Description, Brochure, Safer Recruitment Statement.
Lift Schools is also recruiting for Teacher Training placements — further details are available on the website.
How to Apply
If you’re interested in this role, visit the official website for more information — click here to apply now.