English Teacher

Croydon - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Archbishop Tenisons CE High School

Position: Teacher of English

Location: Croydon Surrey

Required for: March 2026 March 2027

Contract: Maternity Cover

Salary: MPS/UPS including Outer London Allowance

Closing Date: Monday 23^rd February 2026 12:00 noon.

Interview Date: tbc

Teacher of English (maternity cover)

Teach from Year 7 to A Level in both Language and Literature
Use creativity to develop rich and exciting lessons to cater for all pupils
Join a highly successful and committed team with excellent results
Work alongside knowledgeable and experienced colleagues
Be part of a school that has been in Croydon for over 300 years with strong traditions and wide-ranging extra-curricular activities
Develop professionally and personally in a secure but lively atmosphere
Model our pastoral care and our Christian ethos

We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative English teacher with a passion for their subject and a commitment to high quality teaching. Excellent subject knowledge and commitment to continually develop it. Each member of the department is seen as an integral part of the team working together sharing ideas and developing resources cohesively. The successful candidate will have the capacity to bring innovative ideas to the classroom and show a strong record of raising student attainment through their teaching.

The English Department is a strong department that is well respected within our school. The department believe in mixed ability teaching at all levels from KS3 up to KS5. We have a history of strong examination results at GCSE and A Level in both English Language and English Literature. For the past three years the Department has been focusing on developing an innovative KS3 curriculum that prepares pupils for the demands of the strengthened GCSE and broadens their understanding and enjoyment of Literature and Language. To further enrich pupils experience of English we offer a variety of visits and extra-curricular clubs. We pride ourselves on working together as a team planning collaboratively and supporting each other in every aspect of day-to-day teaching and learning.

Total number of pupils - 851 pupils (Sixth Form 91)

Exam Results can be viewed via - Tenisons is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidateswill be requiredto undertake an enhanced Disclosure checkby the Criminal Records Bureau; online checks will be carried out.

Application Process: Please submit your application and covering letter to Mr Parrish Headteacher detailing your suitability for the role by Monday 23^rd February 2026 12:00 (noon). Please visit the staff recruitment page via the school website View the Letter to applicants please click here

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An initial phone call or visit to explore possibilities and express interest is much encouraged. Please email Mrs Andrew Headteachers PA via

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DescriptionArchbishop Tenisons CE High SchoolPosition: Teacher of EnglishLocation: Croydon SurreyRequired for: March 2026 March 2027Contract: Maternity CoverSalary: MPS/UPS including Outer London AllowanceClosing Date: Monday 23rd February 2026 12:00 noon.Interview Date: tbcTeacher of Englis...