We are seeking a well-qualified, experienced and enthusiastic teacher of English to join this large and highly successful English Department. The vacancy arises due to the secondment of a member of staff to a role in the Bright Futures SCITT. The department currently comprises a dedicated and experienced team of seven full-time teachers and three part-time teachers. Each member of the department is a subject specialist. The ability of a candidate to offer either English language or English literature to A level would be an advantage.

All students study both English and English literature to GCSE level.  The department teaches the AQA specification at GCSE and A level.  In Year 7, students have six one-hour periods of English and in Year 8, five one-hour periods of English per 10 day cycle, one of which is a library lesson. In Year 9 students have five one-hour periods, in Year 10 eight periods and in Year 11 eight periods.  All students study both English and English literature to GCSE level.  The department teaches the AQA specification at GCSE.  Results have been high in recent years.  In 2023, 100% of students achieved grades 4-9, with 86.7% of students achieving 9-7 in English language and 85.2% of students achieving 9-7 in English literature. A large proportion of pupils take English literature and/or English language A level and go on to study English or related subjects at university.

The English accommodation consists of seven rooms; the school also benefits from a purpose-built drama studio, a large library at main school and a sixth form library.  Colleagues have access to a department base near the English teaching rooms. The department has access to an AV technician, a display technician and ICT technicians as and when required.

The department makes a major contribution to the extra-curricular life of the school, including a writers’ club, book clubs, public speaking competitions, author visits, drama workshops, theatre visits and productions.

The role is working part time, approximately 0.56 relative to a full time equivalent employee and 1-year fixed term in the first instance to cover a member of staff on secondment.

We are open, supportive and flexible with high-quality CPD opportunities through our Teaching School Hubs and Professional Development Institute.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of responsibilities and accountabilities.