The School

Matthew Arnold is a thriving community school on the outskirts of Oxford looking to appoint a new English Teacher for September 2025. This is an exciting opportunity for those looking to start or further develop their career.

Matthew Arnold is an oversubscribed, inclusive 11-18 school with over 1,300 pupils, serving both urban and rural communities across west Oxford. The school prides itself on high achievement and improving outcomes, particularly for disadvantaged students. This success has been driven by a focus on continuous staff development.
The school is part of the Acer Trust. All schools in the Trust collaborate to ensure each one is a great place to learn and work.

Introduction

• We offer successful GCSE and A Level courses.
• Matthew Arnold is well-regarded locally. We are focused on improving student outcomes and committed to staff development. We maintain a friendly, collaborative environment where teachers support each other. As part of the Acer Trust, there are opportunities for cross-school professional development. Our induction programme offers strong support to Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

This job description should be read with the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document, which applies to the post holder. The duties will be performed under the reasonable direction of the Headteacher, with attention to workload and support. The job description will be reviewed annually through the Performance Development process.

General Duties

Teachers are expected to carry out the professional duties as per the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.

Teaching Duties

• The post holder will teach across the full age and ability range from KS3 to KS5
• The post holder will take responsibility for a tutor group
• Teachers must demonstrate the following:
•  Set high expectations to inspire, motivate, and challenge pupils.
• Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils.
• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge.
• Plan and teach well-structured lessons.
• Adapt teaching to the strengths and needs of all pupils.
• Make productive use of assessment.
• Manage behaviour effectively.
• Fulfil wider professional responsibilities.

Current Specific Teaching Responsibilities:

• Teaching English across the age and ability range from KS3 to A Level.

Contribution to the Development of English:

•  Contribute to departmental schemes of work and resources.
• Support extra-curricular initiatives and events to promote English within the school and external partnerships (e.g. OCL and Acer Trust).

Student Welfare and Development:

• Take responsibility for a tutor group.

General Responsibilities:

• Follow school and department policies and procedures.
• Engage in professional development and performance reviews.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of all students.
• Comply with health and safety responsibilities, taking reasonable care for personal safety and the safety of others.

How to Apply:

Complete the application form on My New Term. For further inquiries, contact Jeremiah at hrwest@acertrust.org.uk.