Teacher of English

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated professional to teach English to groups of students from all abilities across KS3 to KS5 from September 2026, in a supportive and team-orientated School graded as ‘Good’ in all categories. (Ofsted March 2024).

The successful candidate will be someone with a passion for their subject who will inspire and engage our students, and who will actively assist in the further development of English within the School. You will join a committed, hardworking and friendly department who work closely together to achieve the best possible outcomes for our students.

The Department has grown in strength with the current team and we are looking for a passionate and driven individual who will contribute to the current teaching and learning strategies and develop their own teaching practice with our support.

Applications are welcomed from both ECTs and experienced practitioners.

• Teach English to groups of students across KS3 to KS5.
• Inspire and engage students and actively assist in the further development of English within the School.
• Contribute to the current teaching and learning strategies and develop teaching practice with support from the department.
• Collaborate with colleagues in a team-oriented department to achieve the best outcomes for students.

• Applications are welcomed from both ECTs and experienced practitioners.

• A competitive pension scheme: LGPS for support staff or TPS for teaching staff.
• Commitment to staff wellbeing with two wellbeing days per annum.
• Access to a comprehensive e‑learning portal with CPD courses including safeguarding and role-specific training.
• Teaching staff holiday in line with school teachers pay and conditions.
• Access to a 24/7/365 confidential Employee Assistance Programme with specialist telephone counselling.
• Located in a rural part of North Oxfordshire with excellent transport links.

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, candidates will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We undertake social media checks on all shortlisted candidates in accordance with DFE statutory guidance KCSIE.