English Teacher
Contract type: Permanent | Full-time | Employed by the School
Salary: MPS1 to MPS6 (Fringe Scale)
Location: Cheshunt
Start date: September 2026
We are seeking to appoint an English Teacher who thrives in a highly collaborative, friendly and positive environment, and who has a genuine passion for teaching English. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic practitioner who would relish delivering engaging lessons, inspiring a love of reading and writing, and making a tangible difference to students’ outcomes and experiences.
About Us
We are a smaller than average secondary school, and this is one of our greatest strengths. It allows us to create a learning environment where every student is known, valued and supported. Strong relationships sit at the heart of our school community, reflected in the pride our staff and students take in their school and the positive culture felt from the moment you walk through our doors.
We believe in high expectations of ourselves, our students and one another. We are proud of our outcomes at GCSE and in vocational qualifications, and we also recognise that a truly great education goes beyond examination results. Our Ofsted judgement of GOOD (May 2022) provides a strong platform as we continue to refine and improve our provision.
The Successful Candidate Will:
• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with the energy to inspire, motivate and challenge students
• Have a clear passion for English and a commitment to continuous improvement
• Demonstrate a positive, can-do attitude with colleagues and students
• Believe wholeheartedly in the right of every student to fulfil their potential
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and be a genuine team player
Key Responsibilities
Teaching and Learning
• Plan and deliver high-quality English lessons that engage and challenge all learners
• Teach across Key Stages (as appropriate), preparing students for GCSE examinations
• Differentiate effectively to meet the needs of all students, including those with low prior attainment and the more able
• Use a range of assessment strategies to monitor, track and report student progress
• Contribute to the development of an engaging and inclusive English curriculum
• Promote high standards of behaviour and create a positive learning environment
Student Support and Progress
• Support the academic and personal development of students
• Contribute to pastoral systems and student wellbeing
• Maintain high expectations for student achievement and conduct
Wider Contribution
• Work collaboratively with colleagues within the English department and across the school
• Contribute to departmental planning and school improvement priorities
• Engage with professional development opportunities to enhance teaching practice
• Participate in enrichment activities and the wider life of the school
What We Offer
• A supportive, welcoming and values-driven school community
• A highly collaborative working environment with committed and passionate colleagues
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• The chance to make a real difference in a close-knit school community
If you are an enthusiastic, forward-thinking teacher who is committed to excellence in English education and wants to make a meaningful impact, we would be delighted to hear from you.
To apply for this English Teacher role, please get in touch today! We are recruiting for this English Teacher role now and will be interviewing ASAP.
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment for this English Teacher role. As an English Teacher, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful English Teacher candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service, and employment will be subject to references. This English Teacher post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Apply for this English Teacher opportunity by sending your CV. You will be contacted (if shortlisted) for the English Teacher role within 48 hours.
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