Location: Watford Hertfordshire
Start Date: April 2026
Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience)
Looking for an Outstanding English department in Watford
An Outstanding-rated secondary school in Watford is seeking a passionate English Teacher to join their highly successful department from April 2026.
Job Overview
This Outstanding co-educational school is celebrated for:
exceptional academic outcomes in English
a strong reading and writing culture and
a nurturing yet academically ambitious ethos.
The successful candidate will deliver engaging English lessons across KS3 and KS4 with KS5 opportunities available for experienced teachers. Pupils are articulate motivated and enthusiastic about literature and language.
The School
The English department is well-established collaborative and central to whole-school improvement.
Pupils benefit from:
a rich and challenging curriculum
exposure to a wide range of texts and genres
opportunities for creative writing and debate and
high expectations for progress and achievement.
Staff describe the school as professionally rewarding supportive and exceptionally well-organised.
Benefits typically include:
Outstanding CPD and subject-specific training
Modern classrooms and excellent teaching resources
Strong leadership and clear progression pathways
A positive and inclusive staff culture
A genuine focus on staff wellbeing
English Teacher Experience and Qualifications
A degree in English or a related discipline
QTS (or equivalent)
Excellent subject knowledge and enthusiasm for English
Strong planning and assessment skills
Ability to inspire and challenge pupils
The legal right to work in the UK
Application
If you are an English Teacher seeking an Outstanding school in Watford please submit your CV as soon as possible.
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