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* Location: Cambridge (Cambridgeshire)
* School Status: Outstanding Ofsted Secondary School
* Start Date: ASAP Start – Permanent, Full-Time
* Curriculum Scope: Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE) only
The Opportunity
Join an intellectually stimulating academic environment in the heart of Cambridge. This Outstanding school is seeking a dedicated English Teacher to work within a flagship department. The school is a centre of excellence, attracting highly motivated pupils who thrive in a classroom that values rigorous debate and sophisticated textual interpretation.
Core Responsibilities
* Deliver an intellectually demanding curriculum across GCSE and Key Stage 3, with a focus on enhancing students' verbal and written communication.
* Cultivate students’ ability to synthesise complex information and construct persuasive, evidence-based arguments.
* Participate in collaborative planning sessions to maintain the high academic rigour of the English faculty.
ECT Induction & Support
* A comprehensive ECF transition programme with access to a dedicated professional development lead.
* Structured peer-observation cycles within one of the region’s highest-performing Humanities teams.
* 1:1 mentorship from a veteran teacher to assist with classroom management and GCSE moderation.
Requirements & Compensation
* Essential: Must hold QTS and a relevant Honours degree in English.
* Salary: Exceptional salary commensurate with experience (M/UPS).
* Benefits: Access to university-linked professional development and a modern, well-equipped working environment.