PGCE Teacher of English
PGCE Teacher of English, 1 year contract
Required: September 2026
Closing Date: Sunday 15th March 2026 (We may interview strong candidates early)
Shortlist: Monday 16th March 2026
Interviews: Friday 20th March 2026
Brentwood Senior School is an academically selective HMC co-educational independent school with small class sizes and a happy, ambitious and supportive staff team. It is part of Brentwood School, a 3-18 HMC school of 1900 pupils, just 20 minutes from London Liverpool Street.
We are seeking an ambitious graduate to join our thriving English Department through a fully salaried school-based training route. Starting in September 2026, this role offers a unique opportunity to gain QTS and a PGCE via the University of Buckingham, with all tuition fees fully covered by the School. You will receive a competitive teacher’s salary, a reduced timetable for study, and structured mentorship within a department that delivers IGCSE, A Level, and IB curriculums.
As a trainee teacher at Brentwood School, you will be part of a vibrant community that prioritises professional development. The successful candidate will teach English at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, with the possibility of some teaching in Sixth Form. This post is ideal for recent graduates or career-changers looking for a financially supported, immersive pathway into the teaching profession.
For further information about working at Brentwood School, please see the links on this page or email: recruitment@brentwood.essex.sch.uk Applications can be submitted through the TES website, alternatively, applicants who do not have a TES account should use the relevant Interactive Recruitment Form on this page. The School reserves the right to change these dates, and to close the vacancy at any time.
Brentwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.