Bancroft’s, one of the country’s leading co-educational day schools, are looking for a bright and enthusiastic Teacher of English to join their dynamic and forward-looking department for a fixed term of 1 year to cover a period of maternity leave.  

Whether you are a soon-to-be qualified teacher of English or an experienced teacher looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. 

Working Hours

The post is Full Time

We offer a generous benefits package (details are listed in the attached job pack), including a competitive salary, and have a commitment to supporting ongoing professional development for all of our staff.

Bancroft’s School creates a happy learning environment, where bright children are challenged and supported to become the best versions of themselves.  Bancroft’s is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. 

The closing date for applications is 10am on 9 March 2026 and interviews will take place week commencing 16 March 2026. Applications will be considered as they are received, so early applications are encouraged.  We reserve the right to interview early applicants should a suitable candidate apply.

Bancroft’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Applicants are required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Bancroft’s may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their applications.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Bancroft’s is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.