This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Teacher of English to join our school and department which caters for keen and highly able students. 

 This post would suit someone new to teaching or someone experienced who relishes the opportunity to teach in a high-performing all girls’ school.

In addition to teaching responsibilities, the role has the possibility to include Head of Year duties for the right candidate. The appointed individual will be responsible for the pastoral care and academic progress of a specific year group, working closely with students, parents, and staff to ensure a supportive and effective learning environment.    

 Please indicate on your application statement if you would be interested in the Head of Year role.

Key responsibilities for the role include:

• teaching key stages 3-5
• being a form tutor
• participating in extra-curricular activities within the department

For the right candidate, Head of Year duties:

• to lead and manage the tutor team for the year group, ensuring consistent and effective pastoral support

The successful candidate will:

• be a qualified teacher
• be able to inspire and enthuse students
• show evidence of continuing professional development
• have awareness and understanding of curriculum priorities for their subject
• be able to articulate the wider importance of their subject in developing young people
• be excited by the prospect of joining a department and the wider school team

What we offer:

• A unique selling point as a school within an all girls’ schools trust
• An excellent working environment that prioritises the wellbeing of its staff and students
• A vibrant CPD programme with the opportunity to pursue National professional qualifications and collaborate across the Trust
• two-week October half-term break
• A generous contributory pension scheme
• Eyecare vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free tea/coffee/squash available in the staff room
• Staff end-of-term social events
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential advice on a variety of matters
• Term time free access to the on-site David Lloyd Leisure Centre (during fixed times)
  
  

Key Application Dates:

• Shortlisting Date:         Tuesday, 6th May 2025
  
  
• Interview Date:              Monday, 12th May 2025
  
  
• Start Date:                         September 2025
  

Our commitment:

The Girls’ Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

As well as verification of identity, we ask all employees 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)

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and aim to employ a culturally diverse workforce, which reflects the nature of our communities.

Please see our Recruitment Pack for more details about our school, the job description and person specification.

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

Sponsorship:

We are not able to offer sponsorship to non-settled individuals for a Skilled Worker Visa.