Emanuel School
England
Expiring soon
Salary:
Competitive salary, depending on skills and experience
Job type:
Full Time, Maternity Cover
Apply by:
8 October 2025
Job overview
Contract: Maternity cover (1 January 2026 – October 2026)
The role
Emanuel School invites applications for the position of Teacher of English to join our successful and well-established English Department on a fixed term basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for a talented teacher who can deliver engaging, inspiring lessons and contribute to the continued success of the department.
The English Department at Emanuel is characterised by its team of highly skilled subject specialists, whose deep knowledge and passion for literature and language are matched by the high aspirations of our pupils. Together, this creates an intellectually stimulating and rewarding environment in which teaching and learning can flourish.
Strong subject knowledge is essential, alongside a commitment to developing as a practitioner within our supportive school environment. In addition to excellent classroom teaching, all staff at Emanuel undertake pastoral responsibilities (as a form tutor, or as a co-tutor if an ECT) and play an active role in the wider life of the school through co-curricular activities and outreach programmes.
Working at Emanuel
There is always a buzz at Emanuel. Colleagues enjoy their work and, like the pupils, are ambitious for the school. With a weekly staff briefing, half termly staff meetings, termly consultative group meetings and a common room committee, all of us are engaged in a lively ongoing dialogue about the school's aims and aspirations.
Everyone works hard here, and anyone joining us should expect to do the same and share our commitment to the highest standards. At the same time our ethos remains unpretentious, kindly and practical, and there's a strong sense of community and friendship at the school.
We aim to look after our staff well: we have an appraisal scheme with a focus on employees' professional development; we sponsor postgraduate courses and a range of training opportunities; we offer salary sacrifice childcare vouchers through TEDS Premier, we offer a healthcare plan via Simply Health that includes counselling and medical support; and we're committed to supporting staff wellbeing. Financially, all staff benefit from good pension provision and free lunches.
For further details and to apply please click the apply button.
The closing date for applications is 9am, Wednesday 8th October 2025.
Do note that interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received, so candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible.
Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Emanuel School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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About Emanuel School
Emanuel School
Battersea Rise
London
SW11 1HS
United Kingdom
"The school whole-heartedly fulfils its aims to inspire endeavour, confidence and ambition in its pupils."
ISI Inspection Report April 2023
Welcome to Emanuel
We are a vibrant, fully co-educational school of over 1,100 pupils aged 10–18, supported by more than 200 dedicated teaching and support staff. Emanuel is a community driven by aspiration: our pupils, colleagues, and families share a commitment to excellence, personal growth, and lifelong learning.
This ambition is reflected in our record-breaking achievements. In 2025, 46% of GCSE grades were awarded the top grade 9, with 75% at 9–8 and 91% at 9–7 – the best results in the school's history. At A Level, over 70% of grades were A*–A, with nearly a third awarded A*. Emanuel is now recognised as one of the leading fully co-educational schools in the country. The latest ISI Inspection report stated: "Pupils make excellent progress across the range of subjects and significant value is added to their academic outcomes."
Our aspirations extend far beyond the classroom. We nurture talent in every field, with a deep commitment to sport, the arts, and STEM. We invest significantly in our facilities, including a £30 million STEM and Refectory building currently underway, which will provide state-of-the-art science labs, maths classrooms, and vibrant social spaces. Our creative arts provision has earned national recognition, including the Independent School of the Year for Performing Arts (2023), while our work in Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion won the Talk Education Award
Connection lies at the heart of Emanuel life. Our thriving partnerships programme creates meaningful links with the wider community, welcoming over 1,000 primary school children to our site each month to learn alongside our pupils. This work was recognised with the Independent School of the Year Award for Community Outreach
Empathy shapes our culture. Emanuel is a positive and welcoming environment where every individual is valued, supported, and encouraged to thrive. Our talented and dedicated colleagues share a belief in the power of kindness, collaboration, and personal fulfilment. Together, we ensure that staff and pupils alike enjoy a sense of belonging and shared achievement.
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