Teacher of English and / or Media

TEACHER OF ENGLISH and/or MEDIA -PERMANENT, (FULL OR PART TIME)

Required for September 2026

Thank you for your interest in this permanent post. To help your application, we have outlined below the particular qualities we hope you will be able to bring to this post.

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic and talented teacher to join our outstanding English faculty in September 2026. The aptitude to demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and consistently teach stimulating and innovative lessons is essential.

The ideal candidate will:

• be a well-qualified English teacher with a record of planning and delivering lessons that are engaging, challenging and enjoyable to pupils of all ability levels.
• have a PGCE qualification and QTS.
• be a proficient ICT user to enhance their teaching.
• have the ability to teach pupils throughout KS3, KS4 and KS5.
• be able to inspire and make positive relationships with students to encourage great learning.
• have an excellent understanding of the components that compromise outstanding teaching and learning.
• have evidence of supporting students to reach their full potential.
• be a resilient character with a strong personal drive.
• contribute to teamwork within the Faculty and the school as a whole.
• have high expectations and commitment to the wider life of the school.

As a member of an innovative and forward-looking faculty, you would be encouraged to gain a wide range of experience to support your own professional development.

All staff in the faculty are encouraged to develop their skills and expertise and to assume responsibility, as necessary, for the effective delivery of the teaching programmes. Planning programmes of study and the management of courses are a collective responsibility; hence, teamwork, shared ideas and mutual support are essential, well-developed, threads within the team.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Job Title: Teacher of English

The Governors are seeking to appoint a graduate who is able to demonstrate the following qualities and experience:

CRITERIA - Qualifications

Essential

-Well qualified graduate.

- Qualified teacher, or expect to gain QTS by the start of the contract.

Desirable

- Evidence of continuing professional development.

- Awareness of current syllabus development.

CRITERIA - Experience

Essential

- Experience of teaching across the 11-16 age range.

- Proven record or evidence from teaching practice of potential to help students reach high standards of learning and achievement.

- Experience of using interactive whiteboard technology.

Desirable

- Experience of teaching KS5.

- Understand the importance of the pastoral role of every teacher.

CRITERIA - Knowledge

Essential

- High standard of subject knowledge.

- Knowledge of current developments in Teaching & Learning.

- Understanding and use of strategies to raise achievement.

Desirable

- Experience and understanding of helping low achievers.

CRITERIA -Personality

Essential

- Demonstrate a positive & enthusiastic outlook.

- Passionate about English.

- Ambitious with a drive to succeed.

- Ability to inspire & motivate students and peers.

- Commitment to safeguard & promote the welfare of children.

- Pleasant manner.

Desirable

- Self confidence

- Flexibility/adaptability

CRITERIA - Special Attributes

Essential

- Professionalism/integrity.

- Good communication skills.

- Work with energy, commitment and good humour.

- Be an effective team member.

- Play full role in departmental development, especially contributing to teaching & learning materials.

Desirable

-Ambitious and keen to undertake continuing professional development.

CRITERIA - Personal Attributes

Essential

-Desire to contribute to and be involved in the wider life of the school.