Graduate English & Drama Teacher – Independent School

Location: Essex

Start Date: September 2025

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: Based on the schools’ generous pay scale

We are currently seeking an English and/or Drama graduate to join a high-performing independent school in Essex from September 2025. The school are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to teach English and Drama in their prestigious school.

The incoming graduate will begin as an unqualified teacher and be enrolled in a PGCE program starting in September 2025. The school would pay the PGCE fees.

The school is an excellent place to work and extremely well-located. Their large site with picturesque grounds and state-of-the-art facilities makes a wonderful and inspiring learning and working environment.

Requirements:

• A degree in English, Drama or a related field
• Be a dynamic communicator, with a demonstrable enthusiasm for the subject
• Have a flexible and enthusiastic approach to work, and the ability to collaborate effectively with others
• Possess a good sense of humour, and an ethical approach to working with others.
• The role can also be suitable for an ECT.

Benefits:

• A competitive salary
• Subsidised accommodation may be available for candidates who are relocating to the area.
• PGCE Fees Fully Funded (structured training towards QTS and ECT progression)
• Generous pension scheme (includes membership in the Teachers' Pension Scheme)
• Optional subsidised private healthcare
• Free School lunches during term time
• Free School Sports Centre membership
• Free on-site parking
• Small class sizes and outstanding resources
• A broad academic and co-curricular programme

If you have the required skills to be considered for the post, we welcome an application from you. For further details, contact Joseph at Connaught Education.

Connaught Education – The Independent Schools Specialists