Teacher of English

Are you passionate about making a difference in English, literature and literacy across the whole school curriculum? If you are, and you have a strong track record of delivering high quality lessons and excellent outcomes for students, then come and join a high performing, supportive and forward-thinking English team at Rainhill High School, including Rainhill Sixth.

Rainhill High was graded as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in February 2023, with English being a deep-dive subject. The report states, ‘Leaders have ensured that all pupils, including students in the sixth form, benefit from a suitably ambitious curriculum’ and ‘Students in the sixth form can study a wide range of academic and vocational courses’. The report also states that ‘staff are proud to work at the school’

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, dynamic and inspirational Teacher of English for September 2025, who has a thirst for knowledge and the drive to succeed to teach KS3 and KS4 English. The successful candidate will have the capacity to enthuse, engage and inspire our pupils through strong subject knowledge and be able to maintain the excellent results in these popular areas of study. We are looking for someone who thrives on collaboration and teamwork; a committed professional with high levels of personal motivation and ambition.

Applications are welcome from both experienced and newly qualified teachers.

You will need to have excellent interpersonal skills, a genuine commitment to teaching and the ability to develop our students’ love of learning in English. If you believe you have the skills and dedication to meet our standards, and be part of our pursuit of excellence, then we are the school for you.  

Our core values; Learn, Think, Contribute, Care, embody our determination to ensure that all our pupils receive a first-class education that enables them to take their place in society confidently. We are a popular and high-achieving school on the edge of Merseyside with a strong reputation locally and oversubscribed. The school is working hard to make a difference to staff workloads by investing time, technology, and support to make Rainhill High School and Rainhill Sixth an attractive place to work.

Please find further details in our Applicant Information pack and by visiting our website  

Prospective candidates can visit the school by prior appointment. Please return application forms to jobs@rainhillhigh.org.uk

Closing date for applications: 9am on Friday 17th January 2025

Interviews:                                  Friday 24th January 2025

Rainhill High School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as well as promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion; where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosing & Barring Certificate and online searches as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedures.