Teacher of English

Role: Teacher of English

Hours: Full Time or Part Time (we value flexible working)

Salary: Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale

Start Date: 1st September 2026 

Great Marlow School is a successful, highly regarded, and popular school with over 1440 students.

We are looking for a teacher of English to work in a successful, dynamic and forward-thinking department under the leadership of an experienced Head of Department. The position is available to those who have experience or are new to the profession. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and motivated teacher to join a department that has a focus on excellence, high quality teaching and learning and secures extremely strong outcomes for students of all abilities.

• At Key Stage 4: English Language (AQA) English Literature (AQA)
• At Key Stage 5: English Literature (AQA) and English Language/ Literature (OCR) are both offered

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to command respect in the classroom and inspire all students to realise their potential. Candidates should be confident in using effective strategies to motivate ALL learner groups and in promoting the enjoyment of English across all year groups.

Great Marlow School offers:

• a superb learning environment
• first rate professional development and outstanding opportunities for career progression
• an opportunity to be part of an exceptional, fast developing organisation
• an excellent induction programme for all staff new to the school
• superb support from a successful, highly strategic leadership team
• outstanding school facilities
• subsidised gym membership

Please refer to the Job Description and letter from the Headteacher for further information. 

The Great Marlow School and the Marlow Education Trust has a responsibility for and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and for ensuring that they are protected from harm, therefore it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

• All unspent cautions and convictions cautions
• All adult cautions and spent convictions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

The post is subject to an enhanced DBS including the children's barred list check and qualifications check.

As part of the Great Marlow School and the Marlow Education Trust's pre-recruitment due diligence checks, online searches may be conducted for shortlisted candidates. 

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of cultures and all sections of our community. 

Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early. Therefore, early application is encouraged.