Location: Aylesbury Buckinghamshire
Start Date: January 2026
Salary: Competitive based on experience
Contract: Full-time or part-time/permanent
The Opportunity
A prestigious co-educational independent day and boarding school in Aylesbury is seeking an enthusiastic and committed English Teacher to join its thriving department from January 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about literature language and inspiring young people to think critically and communicate with confidence.
About the School
- Renowned for academic excellence a strong pastoral ethos and a rich co-curricular life.
- Provides a stimulating and supportive environment
- Encourages intellectual curiosity creativity and collaboration across all year groups.
The English Department
- A cornerstone of the curriculum fostering critical thinking articulate communication and a lifelong love of reading and writing.
- Hosts guest authors and speakers to give students unique insights into literature and language.
- Organises a wide range of educational visits theatre trips and international experiences to enrich classroom learning.
- Collaborative innovative and committed to student success at every level.
Your Role
- Teach English across Key Stages 3 and 4 with potential A-Level teaching depending on experience.
- Deliver engaging creative and challenging lessons that stretch and support all learners.
- Inspire students to explore literature language and writing with curiosity and confidence.
- Contribute to school life through co-curricular activities debating creative writing clubs or enrichment programmes.
The Ideal Candidate
- Holds a degree in English or a related subject with QTS (or working towards).
- Demonstrates excellent subject knowledge and a genuine passion for English.
- Is an inspiring classroom practitioner skilled at engaging students of all abilities.
- Is keen to contribute to the broader cultural and academic life of the school.
How to Apply
If you are a passionate and dedicated English Teacherwhether newly qualified or experiencedand excited about working in a supportive high-achieving and creative school community we would love to hear from you.