Teacher of English at The Bishop's Stortford High School
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About this Role
Teacher of English
Required for September 2026 Full-time/Part-time
Permanent
MPS/UPS + London Fringe Allowance
‘Pupils achieve highly at this stunning school’ - Ofsted, May 2023
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, committed and engaging English teacher to join our team. The successful candidate will work within an ambitious, vibrant and high performing department to instil a love of English in all students. Although this vacancy is for one year initially, there could be the possibility of a permanent contract for the right candidate.
What we are looking for:
An excellent classroom practitioner
A well-organised, proactive individual with the ability to work effectively as part of a team
An individual who works well with staff and students alike
An ability to uphold high standards of student behaviour for learning
Knowledge of teaching at least to GCSE, with A-Level desirable but not essential
An individual looking to join our TBSHS community that works to develop young people into successful citizens.
What we can offer you:
Professionally:
A brand new, state-of-the-art, purpose-built school creating a fantastic learning environment
A department made up of 7 modern, spacious classrooms equipped with the latest touchscreen technology
Mentoring and induction support for ECTs – we are committed to providing an all-round experience
A strong CPD programme and high-level training for more experienced staff and encouragement to explore the excellent promotion opportunities
Well-behaved and highly motivated students, who engage positively with school
Highly visible and supportive Pastoral and Senior Leadership Teams
A Black & Gold team spirit amongst staff and students
Personally:
Competitive salary
Generous pension benefits
Access to Employee Assistance Programme - Smart Clinic
Free school lunch every day
Free before and after school access to Strength & Conditioning suite
Well serviced staff room providing a comfortable environment with free tea and coffee
Free on-site secure parking for every employee
20 Electric Vehicle charging points on site (paid for by the individual)
Free Annual Flu jab
Free access to all our regular high-quality concerts and events at school, plus opportunities to get involved in the numerous trips
Staff association organise social activities including staff football, Christmas meal, quiz teams etc
The English Department has a strong track record of examination success and both English Language and English Literature are taught at A-Level. The Department’s highly capable and experienced teachers play a central role in the development of learning within the school. There is a strong extra-curricular emphasis with excellent debating and public speaking opportunities. The English curriculum is both challenging and engaging, looking to develop students’ appreciation not only of the English language but also of the breadth of its Literature. The Department is very well resourced and is constantly looking to develop and update those resources.
The Bishop’s Stortford High School is a popular, oversubscribed 6FE school of 1288 students, providing a single-sex education for boys in Years 7 to 11 with a thriving mixed sixth form of close to 400 students, including 133 female students. As a result of excellent teaching, our students consistently achieve fantastic academic outcomes at both GCSE and A-Level. “Behaviour is exemplary in lessons and around the school.” which means the school has a calm atmosphere and students are ready to learn. "Pupils are polite, well-mannered and kind.” and “are ambassadors for the school, demonstrating excellent behaviours in all that they do.” (Ofsted 2023)
We relocated to a brand-new school, in September 2024, on a large site less than a mile from our previous location. We have a fantastic new learning environment, supported by cutting edge technology, and huge opportunities for the future. Our vast list of extra-curricular activities and trips means students engage positively with school and represent our values with pride. Staff turnover is very low, as they feel well-supported and enjoy working here, with many choosing the school for their own children.
Please note that applications must be the creation of the candidate applying. While technology, including artificial intelligence, may be used to help the candidate select certain phraseology, if substantial use of AI is used, the application will be disregarded.
Details on how to apply can be found on www.tbshs.org/vacancies Applications by CV will not be accepted. (We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, should a suitable candidate apply)
TBSHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of all our children and expects staff to share this commitment. A Disclosure Barring Service check is required for all successful applicants.
Applications by: Midday, 19May 2026 Interviews 20/21 May 2026
The school reserves the right to call candidates for interview prior to the deadline.
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Contact Details
Clare Hughes
01279868686
clare.hughes@tbshs.org
The Bishop's Stortford High School
Open Data obtained from: Department for EducationHertfordshire
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