Teacher of English

Teacher of English Salary: MPR/UPR Working Pattern: Full time Contract type: Permanent Start date: September 2026 Closing date: 9am Thursday 18th June 2026 Interview Date: Tuesday 23rd June 2026 "Pupils are proud of the diversity represented within their school. They animatedly described ‘the power of you’ days where they celebrate each other’s cultures and faiths. Pupils said that everyone is free to be themselves. This creates a sense of belonging which helps pupils to feel happy in school. Polite and respectful interactions between pupils and adults are the norm. Pupils embrace opportunities to make changes for the benefit of others. Pupils appreciate the care that staff have taken to ensure that the diversity of the school community is reflected in the school’s high-quality curriculum. The school has high expectations of pupils’ achievement. Most pupils achieve well. Staff are overwhelmingly proud to work at the school.'" Ofsted 2024 We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Teacher of English to teach across the school to GCSE level. We are looking for candidates with a passion for their chosen subject and the ability to deliver an innovative curriculum at key stages 3 & 4. To be successful, you will need to demonstrate the following characteristics:· evidence of good quality teaching and subject knowledge;· a commitment to high standards and outcomes;· an understanding of how to use assessment to inform planning for excellent teaching and learning;· the ability to differentiate materials to meet the needs of the learners;· evidence of good classroom management skills;· the ability to work with the needs of the students and parents in our culturally diverse community;· a willingness to contribute to enrichment activities;· the ability to organise and prioritise your own workload whilst working alone, and as part of a team;· a confident and competent approach to the use of ICT to engage students in their learning. To Apply:To allow us to compare candidates fairly, applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form or via the TES website, not via CV alone . The application form is included as 'other document' on the vacancy page. Should you require an alternative format please contact [email protected] information, including ‘Why Work at SHS?’ can be found on the School’s website: enquiries about the post can be made to [email protected] users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancies.Closing date: 9am Thursday 18th June 2026 Interview Date: Tuesday 23rd June 2026 Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025, an online search may be undertaken for short listed candidates as part of due diligence. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought, along with other relevant pre-employment checks, for the successful applicant.