Start: September

Hours: Full-time although part-time may be considered

Contract: Fixed-Permanent

Grade/Salary (FTE): (T1/MPS1) £34,398 to (ET3/UPS3) £52,490 including London Fringe

The Hertfordshire & Essex High School is a vibrant and happy school providing an exciting variety of opportunities for girls and Sixth Form for girls & boys to develop their talents, to enjoy themselves and to flourish as individuals.  Rated as Outstanding in our latest Ofsted inspection “”Excellence for All” runs through all aspects of this exceptional School”.  Herts & Essex provides an excellent educational experience for students, and a first-rate experience for staff looking to develop their careers in education.

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Teacher of English to join our successful Communications faculty. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate teacher to make a meaningful impact on students’ literacy, communication skills, and love of reading and writing.

The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner with strong subject knowledge and a commitment to high standards of teaching and learning across Key Stages 3 to 5.

The ideal candidate will have:

-       UK QTS

-       A love for their subject

-       Commitment to academic excellence and inclusive classroom practice

-       Passion about pupil development and supporting them to achieve their best

-       Be able to deliver lessons that engage and inspire students, inspiring curiosity, debate and independent thinking in students

Ultimately, we are looking for someone who is able to create a love for learning, develop student’s intellectual curiosity and produce the best possible outcomes for learners.

Working at Herts & Essex will mean joining a team of highly committed, well qualified teachers and support staff who work hard to provide the best possible education for our students.

We will offer you a workplace that:

-       Has students who are exceptionally bright and enthusiastic, thriving in our relaxed, supporting atmosphere and take responsibility for their own learning

-       Encourages and supports career development including opportunities for research and NPQ qualifications

-       Offers Coaching and Supervision as part of its excellent wellbeing offer

-       Has been awarded the Carnegie Mental Health Award

-       Has staff and student networks for BAME and LGBTQ+ communities through our DARE and Kaleidoscope groups

-       Many other incentives, and opportunities for career development

We welcome applications from early career teachers searching for their first teaching role and more experienced teachers looking for a new challenge.

Closing date: midday Monday 13 April 2026

In person interview: Monday 20 April 2026

We reserve the right to form a shortlist once sufficient suitable applications have been received. Early application is therefore encouraged.

Should you have any queries about the post or should you have any difficulties submitting your application, please email: hr@hemat.org.uk or call the school on 01279 654127. 

Herts & Essex is dedicated to supporting and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the school community. 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment.  Appointment to this post will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including satisfactory Criminal Records Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service and online searches.