This nationally recognised high-performing Independent Co-educational School on the East Sussex coast is seeking an inspirational English Teacher for a permanent full-time position starting January 2026. This role is ideal for a teacher passionate about intellectual ambition and high achievement in literacy and literary analyse. The successful candidate will join a faculty focused on exceptional outcomes teaching highly motivated students and contributing to outstanding public examination results.
Responsibilities
- Deliver a rigorous and stimulating English Language and Literature curriculum across all key stages fostering a love of reading and sophisticated writing skills.
- Inspire students to achieve exceptional results in public examinations consistent with the schools high academic standing.
- Contribute to the schools innovative academic culture utilising modern pedagogy and creative methods to engage high-achieving pupils.
- Mentor and facilitate student participation in academic extension programmes debating and scholarly societies.
- Maintain meticulous records of student progress and provide detailed scholarly feedback that drives continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent and a relevant degree specialism in English.
- Experience teaching English up to A-Level is highly desirable (or demonstrable capability if an ECT).
- A commitment to the highest level of academic rigour and a scholarly approach to teaching.
- The ability to inspire pupils with creative engaging and challenging instruction.
Benefits
- An outstanding salary package significantly above national pay scales commensurate with experience.
- Enrolment in a generous pension scheme with substantial employer contributions.
- Exceptional professional development opportunities including fully funded external courses.
- A supportive cheerful and academically balanced working environment.
About the SchoolThis nationally recognised independent school is a leader in education situated on the East Sussex coast. It is renowned for its high academic standards innovative teaching and track record of securing exceptional results and university placements for its highly motivated co-educational student body.