English Teacher | Good Secondary School | Cambridge

The Opportunity

Cambridge is a city that breathes literature from its world-renowned university libraries to the historic streets that have inspired poets and novelists for centuries. We are seeking an articulate and inspiring English Teacher to join a Good secondary school. In this role you will nurture a love for language and storytelling in a city synonymous with academic achievement helping students find their own voices as they engage with the greatest works of the English literary canon.

The Department & Literary Culture

• You will join a vibrant English faculty that views the subject as the cornerstone of critical thinking empathy and cultural capital.

• The department follows a diverse and challenging curriculum balancing the study of Shakespeare and the Romantic poets with contemporary global voices and influential non-fiction.

• As a Good school we are committed to broadening student horizons through regular theater tripsbenefiting from our proximity to the Cambridge Arts Theatre and Londons West Endand hosting visiting authors and poets.

• The department is a hub for literacy innovation utilizing evidence-based strategies to close the attainment gap and ensure every student becomes a confident sophisticated communicator.

Core Responsibilities

1. Instructional Excellence: Teaching English Language and Literature across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE) fostering a classroom environment of high-level academic discourse.

2. Textual Analysis: Guiding students to deconstruct complex texts identifying the nuances of form structure and language and understanding how writers respond to their historical and social contexts.

3. Creative & Transactional Writing: Developing students ability to write with flair and precision whether they are crafting original narratives or persuasive rhetorical pieces.

4. Diagnostic Feedback: Utilizing regular assessment to identify areas for growth providing the detailed feedback necessary for students to master the sophisticated essay-writing skills required for GCSE success.

5. Oracy & Debate: Leading classroom discussions that build students confidence in public speaking and their ability to challenge ideas respectfully and logically.

The Successful Candidate We are looking for a practitioner who is as passionate about the mechanics of grammar as they are about the power of a metaphor. Requirements include:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in English Literature Language or a related discipline.

• Subject Passion: A deep-seated love for reading and the ability to share that enthusiasm with students of all backgrounds and abilities.

• Pedagogical Range: The ability to teach the technicalities of the English language alongside the creative interpretation of literature.

• Collaboration: A proactive team player who is eager to share resources and contribute to the collective success of the English faculty.

Why Join Us

• A school that values English as a flagship subject providing a generous curriculum allocation and a supportive environment for staff.

• Access to specialized professional development through regional teaching school hubs and the rich academic networks of Cambridgeshire.

• The opportunity to work in Cambridgea city offering an unparalleled quality of life stunning architecture and a community that deeply respects the teaching profession.

• A warm collaborative staff culture where professional growth and work-life balance are prioritized by the leadership team.

How to Apply

Please submit your current CV and a brief letter of application to begin the process for this English Teacher position. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.