School Cranleigh School Salary Competitive Working hours Full time Application Deadline Friday, March 13, 2026
Job Summary
Are you an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and passionate educator looking for a "good home" within a high-achieving department? Our English department is a friendly, cheerful, and collaborative group of nine teachers dedicated to academic excellence and a love for literature.
English is one of the most popular subject choices at our school. We are looking for a creative practitioner to join our team from September 2026 on a fixed term Maternity cover contract, teaching across all five year groups (Year 9 to Year 13) and maintaining our exceptionally high standards of student achievement.
Academic Excellence
Our students are ambitious, and our results reflect their hard work and our departmental expertise:
* A Level: 82% A*-B and 40% A*-A over the last five years.
* IGCSE: Since 2018, over 83% of students achieved grades 9-7 in both Language and Literature.
* Oxbridge: We consistently support students applying to read English at Oxford and Cambridge.
Beyond the Classroom
We believe English lives outside the textbook. Our department is vibrant and active, offering:
* The Minot Society: A Sixth Form enrichment society exploring diverse literary texts.
* Trips & Lectures: Regular excursions to London, Guildford, and Stratford, as well as academic lectures in Cambridge.
* Competitions: Annual creative writing and poetry prizes for junior and senior students.
* Inspiration: A steady stream of visiting writers and academics.
The Curriculum
* Year 9: A foundational year focusing on novels, poetry anthologies, Shakespeare, and an Independent Reading Project.
* Years 10 & 11: Following the Edexcel IGCSE English Language and Literature specifications.
* Sixth Form: Following the Edexcel A Level syllabus. Teaching is delivered in pairs, and we offer significant autonomy for teachers to develop exciting, interest-led coursework plan
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver high-quality teaching across all year groups as assigned by the Head of Department.
* Prepare engaging teaching materials and contribute to the sharing of departmental resources.
* Engage with departmental events, clinics, and extracurricular trips.
* Provide timely feedback and written reports in line with school policies.
* Support students in their journey toward tertiary education, including potential mentoring for Oxbridge applicants.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who relishes the prospect of generating "interesting and exciting ideas." Whether you are an experienced teacher or earlier in your career, if you have a deep love for English and the ability to inspire high-achieving students, we want to hear from you.
Cranleigh offers a supportive community environment and also a wide range of benefits.
For further details about the role, please see the job description below.
To apply, please click on the yellow ‘Apply Now’ button in the top right corner.
Candidates are requested to submit a brief letter of application (no more than one side of A4), together with the online application and supported by a full CV (via the ‘Apply now’ button) as soon as possible and no later than 17:00 pm 13/03/2026. Applications are considered as they are received and therefore the vacancy may close sooner than advertised.
EEO Statement
Cranleigh School recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Safeguarding
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post holder will be subject to a DBS check.
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About us
Cranleigh aims to educate children in a truly holistic sense, providing every opportunity for pupils to discover and nurture their talents and passions. We want every pupil in our care to flourish. Above all, we want Cranleighans to go out into the world as Thinking, Being, Giving individuals.
* Thinking: reflects our style of teaching which aims to provide pupils with a questioning mindset and the skills to think and problem solve.
* Being: is who we are and how we are. Our culture aims to nurture in pupils the core human qualities that enable communities to thrive and support one another
* Giving: is our hope that Cranleighans grow to recognise their privilege and go out into the world ready to give back and help to create meaningful change.
Core Values
* Service: We encourage an attitude of service to each other and to our wider community. We recognise our privileges and our responsibility to give back.
* Relationships: We foster strong relationships in our inclusive boarding community. We believe children flourish in safe, supportive environments.
* Leadership: We nurture a spirit of openness, integrity and thoroughness in everything we do, equipping Cranleighans with the knowledge and skills to make a mark on the world. We endeavour to be viewed as leaders in holistic boarding education.
* Excellence: We strive for excellence in everything we do, and aspire to be recognised for our educational vision and the personal qualities of our students.
Contact Details
If you have any questions about this role, or wish to discuss please contact us by email at recruiting@cranleigh.org or by telephone on 01483 542128
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