Teacher of English

Location: Barnhill Community High School 

Salary: MPS/UPR £36,413 to £53,994 per annum

Additional Salary information: Possible TLR for the right candidate

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time teaching contract

Start Date: September 2025

About Us: Barnhill is a heavily oversubscribed, high performing school that places wellbeing and quality of life at the heart of its ethos. Barnhill performs in and around the top 5% of schools in the country and was judged to be outstanding by Ofsted in February 2024. The sixth form was judged to be a very strong aspect of the school in the inspection.

Barnhill is part  of  Middlesex Learning Partnership, a multi-academy trust which is dedicated to providing exceptional educational opportunities for young people, fostering inclusive learning environments, and nurturing a strong sense of community. With three schools under our care—Barnhill High School, Belmore Primary, and William Byrd Primary—our mission is to ensure every child has access to outstanding facilities that inspire success.

Staff Wellbeing: We have a very well thought of staff wellbeing that focusses on allowing staff to concentrate on their work without unnecessary impediment. In addition to this there is a range of supportive measures such as marking from home,  wellbeing events and staff celebrations.

The Role: An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the English department of Barnhill Community High School.

Our English Department is at the centre of the curriculum at Barnhill. We have a dynamic and forward-thinking team dedicated to fostering critical thinking, communication and collaboration with an ambitious and inclusive curriculum. A wide range of texts are delivered, creating a dynamic and exhilarating curriculum for our pupils; literature is placed at the heart of teaching and learning in order to engage and inspire our pupils as young readers

A department of 11 teachers, with an innate passion for their subject, which is reflected in their teaching and students’ attitude to learning in lessons. The English department is thriving, where student progress at GCSE and A Level has been well above national averages for many years with disadvantaged students’ outcomes closely matching their peers. Our progress 8 score was 0.54 in 2024 (significantly above average) with A Level progress in the top 25% of schools. We also see high numbers of our students’ progress to Oxbridge and Russell Group Universities, studying English related degrees.

Key Responsibilities:

• To be a member of Barnhill Community High and be responsible for the safety, welfare and educational progress of groups of students as assigned by the Head Teacher and to take an appropriate share of collective responsibility for all students.
• To teach a timetable commensurate with the post.
• To positively contribute to the efficient and effective planning and running of the English Curriculum Area.
• To contribute to the development of the school ethos.

What We're Looking For:

• Qualified Teacher Status in the relevant or related curriculum area.
• Experience of teaching within age range to be served by the school (11-18). (This may be obtained from teaching practise).
•  A positive, enthusiastic outlook, embracing risk and innovation.
• Commitment to the provision of Equal opportunities for all children in all aspects of their education throughout the school.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Professional development opportunities to help you grow and succeed in your role.

Further Information:

Barnhill Community High is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

It is an offence to apply for the position if you are barred from engaging regulated activity relevant to children.

Early applications are positively encouraged and the school reserves the right to shortlist and interview earlier than advertised.

CVs will not be accepted

Please see link to the Child protection policy –

 Child protection and safeguarding policy

Please note we hold the right to carry out online checks on applicants selected for interview.

Closing Date: 29th January 2025