Teacher of English

Start Date: 01 September 2026

Full Time

The Gateway Trust Main Pay Range: £32,916 - £45,352 FTE and Upper Pay Range £47,472 - £51,048

Position suitable for ECTs

Pupils are at the heart of what we do. Providing the best education will give our pupils the best life chances and we go above and beyond to make this happen. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and determined Teacher of English with excellent communication skills to teach the full age and ability range in Key Stages 3 and 4 in a well-resourced department. The successful candidate will share our vision of achieving excellence and raising outcomes. 

Teaching at Cams Hill School follows The Cams Hill Way, with shared routines and expectations, an aligned curriculum, and standardised resources. The principles of the Cams Hill Lesson require teaching to the top, equitable questioning, and adaptive teaching; employing those strategies which are necessary for some and beneficial for all.

Applications are welcomed from both Qualified Teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs). ECTs will benefit from a tailored support package, which includes mentoring and professional development opportunities to help you refine your teaching practice. The successful candidate will have the chance to inspire the next generation of pupils and receive the guidance and resources needed to support this. This is an ideal post to launch your teaching career.

The position offers a friendly, highly supportive and committed working environment within a culture of success and professional growth. We are committed to continuous professional learning and if you wish to develop your career in a vibrant school we would welcome your application.

Are you: 

• dedicated to working with young people?

• driven to create engaging learning experiences in English? 

• keen to be part of the Cams Hill School community and able to embody and impart our core values: courtesy, courage, and commitment?

If you would like to be part of a school which develops pupils to be positive contributors to society, and which values its staff, we would very much like to hear from you.

Immediate interviews will be arranged for suitable candidates and we reserve the right to close this advert early pending a successful appointment.

About the School

Cams Hill School is a state comprehensive secondary school that has high quality teaching and learning opportunities along with a deep and embedded strong academic drive. These elements, coupled with a phenomenal co-curricular programme of activities, engage, challenge, inspire and develop highly qualified, confident, resilient individuals.

We are extremely proud of our school. It is a special place to learn and work and, at Cams Hill, it is definitely the people that make the place: pupils, staff; parents and carers. All staff are part of a culture of trust, autonomy, parity, respect and are regularly recognised for their contributions. All staff complete annual performance management reviews with the opportunity to receive progression through the pay scale and the potential to receive remuneration for exceptional performance.

The Gateway Trust is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service.