Teacher of English

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and inspirational teacher to join our vibrant school community on a one-year fixed-term contract to cover a period of maternity leave from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2027.

The successful candidate will teach English across the Year 5 to 8 age range and will be expected to contribute to the continued development of English teaching and learning throughout the school. We are seeking a passionate educator who can inspire a love of literature and language, foster high academic standards, and support pupils in achieving their full potential.

We are a thriving and successful selective preparatory school for boys aged 4-13 in North London, providing a high-calibre education to approximately 470 pupils. Our goal is to foster a happy, secure, and energetic community where both pupils and staff can flourish.

We welcome applications from candidates across all school settings. Located in Belsize Park, our school is easily accessible via the Metropolitan, Jubilee, and Northern Underground lines.

The Hall is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and standard pre-employment clearances, including professional references.

As well as working in a leafy location in a pleasant neighbourhood, close to Central London with good transport links, working at The Hall offers:

• A salary scale significantly above that found in the maintained sector, which the Governors review each year to ensure it remains competitive
• Free daily three course buffet style lunches in the term timewhich can be tailored to dietary needs and hot drinks and snacks available throughout the day in the Staff Rooms.
• Extensive professional development opportunities, which can include support in gaining a PGCE or other post-graduate qualification amongst other further training opportunities
• Eligible pension scheme with Death in Service Benefit
• Private Health insurance after qualifying period
• After one year’s service, fee remission for staff sons (subject to competitive entry procedures)
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme, including access to anonymous counselling services, independent, free and confidential advisory services.
• Access to school counsellors
• Reimbursement for costs of eye-sight tests and contributions towards glasses for VDU work
• Newly refurbished buildings and teaching spaces, including large and comfortable Staff Rooms

The Hall School is committed to providing the best possible care and education to its pupils and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The School is also committed to providing a supportive and flexible working environment to all its members of staff. The School recognises that, in order to achieve these aims, it is of fundamental importance to attract, recruit and retain staff of the highest calibre who share this commitment.

The school reserves the right to interview and appoint candidates on a rolling basis.