New Hall School is seeking to appoint a Teacher of English to join the team at New Hall School.  You would be teaching students across the Senior Divisions (Years 7-13).   This position would be equally suited to either a newly qualified or a more experienced applicant.  This position can be full-time, or part-time. 

Key responsibilities:

• to support and to contribute to the Catholic ethos of the School, as outlined in the Mission & Ethos Statement and Aims of the School
• to be aware of and to contribute to the School Development Plan and to promote the strategic aims of the School
• to set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge students  
• to demonstrate strong subject knowledge and curriculum knowledge in English
• to plan and to teach well-structured lessons.
• to adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students, including those with EAL, SEND and students who are more able
• to make accurate and productive use of assessment to monitor and support student progress
• to know how to assess relevant subject and curriculum areas using both formative and summative assessment
• to mark students’ work to a high standard, ensuring regular and constructive feedback
• to manage behaviour effectively to ensure a positive and safe learning environment
• to promote and to safeguard the welfare of children and young people
• to take an interest in students’ personal development and to contribute to the wider life of the School
• to participate fully in the School’s performance management process and to strive for excellence in the Teachers’ Standards
• to work collaboratively with colleagues and to contribute to departmental and whole-school initiatives

 The successful candidate will be expected:

• to have a clear understanding of and a commitment to Catholic education  
• to care about the School’s charitable work and public benefit and to help nurture the spirit of service to others  
• to be a university graduate  
• to hold Qualified Teacher Status  
• to be an Experienced or Early Career Teacher 
• to have excellent communication, organisational, IT, and organisational skills  
• to have an understanding of the importance of promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children  
• to possess initiative, drive and enthusiasm to develop students’ interest in literature  
• to have a willingness to participate enthusiastically in aspects of boarding school life  
• to have the ability to relate effectively to students and to motivate them  
• to demonstrate flexibility to adjust to change and development 

 What New Hall offers:

• Access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS)
• Excellent benefits & CPD
• Lunch without charge in term time
• Discounted annual membership for New Hall Sport Club

New Hall School offers an exceptional working environment.  The main campus occupies the stunning Grade I listed former Tudor palace of Beaulieu.  The School’s conference and events venue is at the Grade I listed Boreham House, one mile away.  New Hall is a warm, welcoming, and supportive community, with a staff of around 300.

Beaulieu Park railway station is at the entrance to New Hall’s Avenue: 30 minutes to Stratford and 38 minutes to London Liverpool Street.  The Elizabeth Line at Shenfield (13 minutes by train) terminates at Heathrow airport.  There are nearby airports: London Stansted, London Southend and London City.

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of this advertisement.

Application closing date: midday, Friday 5 June 2026

All adults employed by the New Hall School have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.  All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.   

As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful candidates to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).   New Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

SAFEGUARDING AND FURTHER INFORMATION  

Due to the nature of this role, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. In making your application, it is essential you disclose whether you have any pending charges, convictions, bind-overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being taken up; any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action. The fact that a pending charge, conviction, bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment.