Icknield High School is a highly successful 11-16 mixed Academy with an excellent reputation, situated in pleasant grounds on the northern outskirts of town.

We wish to appoint an innovative, dedicated and highly motivated classroom practitioner who can teach outstanding English up to GCSE level.

We are justifiably proud of our excellent results, achieving an Attainment 8 score of 4.9 in 2025 and believe that we offer both students and staff a caring environment in which they can succeed. Overall, 83% of our students achieved a grade 4 or above, 71% achieved a grade 5 or above and 28% achieved a grade 7 or above.

We are seeking an ambitious person who combines excellent organisational and management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate students. This is an exciting opportunity to join our highly successful English Department.

In return we will offer you:

• A professional and supportive English Team
• A personalised approach to Professional Development
• Students with positive attitude and a willingness to succeed
• A supportive and inclusive staff environment

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience for the above position and are interested in joining our staff team, please apply via the Vacancies page on the school's website https://www.icknield.beds.sch.uk/Vacancies/ or directly via My New Term.

For any further details please contact Mrs Freeman, PA to the head teacher, telephone 01582 576561 or e-mail tfreeman@icknield.beds.sch.uk . Alternatively, please visit our web site www.icknield.beds.sch.uk

Visits to the school are welcome.

Closing date: 22nd April 2026 at 12 noon. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Icknield High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff

to share this commitment. Applicants will undergo appropriate child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Icknield High School is an equal opportunities employer