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

Connaught Education is a trading brand of Connaught Resourcing and operates as an Employment Business and an Employment Agency. We are a committed equal opportunities employer who respect and value cultural diversity. We are committed to supporting the welfare of children and young people. In support of current Safeguarding legislation we will carry out background checks and an Enhanced DBS Disclosure as part of our recruitment and selection procedures