English Teacher Independent School in Brighton!
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Job Summary
The English Teacher opportunity youve been waiting for
A prestigious independent school in Brighton is seeking a talented and dedicated English specialist to join its thriving and well-resourced English Department.
Job Overview
Our client a highly regarded private school is looking to appoint an English Teacher to start in January 2026. Renowned for its academic excellence exceptional teaching standards and strong pastoral provision the school offers an inspiring environment where both staff and students are encouraged to excel.
The successful candidate will deliver engaging and academically rigorous English lessons across KS3 to KS5 nurturing students love of literature language and critical thinking within a motivated and respectful student body.
The School
This independent school provides a rich and stimulating educational experience with a strong emphasis on traditional academic values balanced with modern innovative teaching. The English Department is central to school life highly respected and known for delivering outstanding results at GCSE and A-Level.
The school prides itself on its warm inclusive community where pupils are encouraged to become articulate confident and intellectually curious. Staff frequently highlight the schools strong leadership exceptional behaviour standards and commitment to professional development.
Teachers benefit from:
- Small class sizes
- Excellent resources and facilities
- A supportive collaborative departmental culture
- Opportunities to contribute to wider school life including enrichment clubs and literary events
The school offers a wide range of extracurricular English activities including debating societies creative writing groups book clubs theatre excursions and national competition opportunities.
Location: Brighton East Sussex
Start Date: January 2026
Salary: Highly competitive and commensurate with experience
English Teacher Experience and Qualifications
- A degree in English or a closely related subject
- QTS (e.g. PGCE) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification
- Strong subject knowledge across the English curriculum
- A genuine passion for inspiring young people through literature and language
- Excellent classroom management communication and organisational skills
- The legal right to work in the UK
Experience in the independent sector is advantageous but not essential.
Application
If you are an enthusiastic and inspiring English Teacher seeking a rewarding new role within a prestigious independent school please submit your CV as soon as possible.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Adult Education
- Teaching
- Tutoring
- Curriculum Development
- Cordova
- Experience with Children
- Writing Skills
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