Teacher of English
Location: Richmond upon Thames Start Date: September 2025 Salary: Highly Competitive Salary, Commensurate with Experience
The Opportunity: Inspiring Literary Journeys Are you an exceptional English specialist with a profound passion for literature and a masterful ability to inspire eloquent expression? A prestigious independent school in Richmond upon Thames is seeking an outstanding Teacher of English to guide bright young minds through the rich tapestry of language and narrative.
The Role: Shaping Minds Through Words You will design and deliver sophisticated and challenging English Language and Literature lessons across all key stages, including rigorous IGCSE, A-Level, and Oxbridge preparation. Your responsibilities will extend to fostering advanced critical analysis, nurturing original creative writing, and contributing to our vibrant literary societies, debating clubs, and dramatic productions.
About Our School: A Haven for Intellectual Curiosity Our independent school in Richmond upon Thames is renowned for its academic rigour and its commitment to fostering a deep intellectual curiosity across the humanities. We cultivate a supportive and intellectually vibrant community, providing superb resources and a culture of deep inquiry that encourages students to engage profoundly with complex texts and ideas.
The Ideal Candidate: Your Literary Brilliance We are seeking an outstanding English graduate with QTS (or equivalent independent school experience) and a profound passion for the subject. You will have a proven ability to challenge, extend, and inspire high-achieving students, cultivating their critical thinking and sophisticated communication skills.
What We Offer: Write Your Success Story
* A stimulating and intellectually vibrant academic environment, fostering your own professional growth.
* Access to cutting-edge resources and a collaborative, expert team.
* A generous salary and comprehensive benefits package, reflecting the calibre of our staff.
* Significant opportunities for professional development and collaboration within a leading independent school in South West London, shaping future literary leaders