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Oakwood School has the following Teaching Staff vacancy:
Teacher of English
Salary: TMPS/UPS (Fringe)
Start Date: April 2026
We require an enthusiastic and highly motivated English Teacher to join our dedicated team from April 2026 or sooner by negotiation. Applications are welcome from ECTs and experienced teachers.
English is a thriving subject with our students achieving in line with national average. We are, therefore, looking to appoint someone who is motivated and committed with a passion for literacy and teaching English throughout Key Stages 3 and 4. The English department is a collaborative and caring environment, very much with a team ethos. As a member of the department, you can expect to be fully supported professionally and personally by a team of compassionate, considerate and enthusiastic colleagues. Within the department, we work together to achieve collective, department wide resources with the aim to provide a respectable and strong work-life balance.
We are looking for colleagues who are:
1. Highly successful classroom practitioners
2. Enthusiastic and hardworking team players
3. Able to achieve high levels of student engagement, challenge and progress
4. Inspirational with the ability to motivate students
In return, we offer:
5. A supportive and collaborative working environment
6. Opportunities for professional development and career progression
7. Discounted gym membership
8. Supportive wellbeing committee
9. Free on-site parking
10. Electric charging point
11. Close proximity to the mainline station
12. Plentiful staff enrichment activities
This is an exciting time to be joining Oakwood, as it continues to progress towards becoming a great school in the future.
Submit your application no later than: Friday 23rd January 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 26th January 2026
PLEASE NOTE, INTERVIEWS MAY TAKE PLACE SOONER FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATE SO PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
For an application pack, please visit our website.
Curriculum Vitae will not be accepted. We are not currently offering sponsorship.
Oakwood School reserves the right to withdraw this advert early should circumstances change.
Safeguarding Statement
Oakwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
We foster an inclusive culture that promotes equality of opportunity and values diversity creating an environment where the rights and dignity of all members of our community are respected. We promote a culture that allows staff to grow and flourish, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, age, and all other aspects of diversity and therefore welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds to join our team.