Our client is seeking an English Teacher to join a highly regarded independent day school in St Albans. This is a full-time permanent position beginning in January teaching across KS3KS5 (GCSE and A-Level English Language & Literature).
English Teacher required on a full-time basis
Independent school with outstanding academic reputation
Highly successful English department with excellent leadership
Motivated pupils with exceptional behaviour and ambition
The successful English Teacher will join a flourishing department with a strong tradition of academic excellence. The English team benefits from modern classrooms extensive digital resources and a well-stocked research library. English is one of the highest-performing subjects in the school achieving consistently outstanding outcomes at both GCSE and A-Level. Behaviour is exemplary pupil engagement is outstanding and staff feel highly valued. This is a permanent opportunity to begin in January.
Experience and Qualifications
Qualified English Teacher with QTS or equivalent
Strong subject knowledge at GCSE and A-Level
Passion for literature language and literacy
Creative driven and committed to high-quality teaching
Legal right to work within the UK
School Information
This independent school in St Albans educates approximately 600 pupils aged 1118 and is widely respected for its academic rigour excellent pastoral care and personalised approach to learning. Small class sizes allow teachers to stretch and challenge pupils at every level. Sixth Form students consistently progress to Russell Group and top UK universities.
Facilities include a modern Sixth Form Centre a dedicated English block digital learning platforms and extensive independent study spaces. The wider school life includes debating creative writing clubs theatre trips and literary enrichment that staff are encouraged to lead. Teachers benefit from excellent CPD free term-time lunches on-site parking and a highly supportive working culture.
GCSE and A-Level English outcomes consistently above national levels
Small class sizes and high academic expectations
Exceptional behaviour and pupil engagement
Modern Sixth Form facilities and digital resources
Strong CPD and wellbeing culture
Salary
Paid to scale on MPS / UPS with independent school enhancements
Application
To be considered for this opportunity please submit your CV as soon as possible.
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