Teacher of English Literature & Language

The English College in Prague is seeking to appoint a Teacher of English to join its thriving English Faculty.

The successful candidate will teach English Language & Literature up to KS5/IB. Our faculty is currently enhancing the literature strand of its bespoke Pre-IB course, and there will be opportunities for the successful candidate to lead curriculum development at both KS3 and KS4 with an emphasis on skills-based learning.

English is taught throughout the school and is a popular subject in the IB Diploma Programme, playing a central role in the school’s identity. Proficiency in English is foundational to success across other subjects. Students join the College with varying levels of English proficiency, but all are taught with an aspirational ethos, combining explicit language instruction with literature studies.

We are looking for a teacher who thrives in an academically-focused and aspirational environment, valuing positive relationships both in and out of the classroom. They should be confident in modern approaches to teaching English and eager to cultivate a love for the subject alongside academic rigour and exam success. This role offers the opportunity to work in a prestigious HMC school, providing rich professional development and networking opportunities, as well as a supportive and autonomous teaching environment.

A key requirement is an interest in in-school pedagogical development. Teachers at the English College are encouraged to participate in activities such as lesson-based action research, personal research projects, mutual observations, collaboration with teachers from other schools, mentoring trainee teachers, and piloting innovative ideas to evaluate their success in our context.

You will join a diverse and dedicated team committed to maintaining a dynamic learning environment where individual students' needs and talents are recognised and nurtured.

About the school:

The English College in Prague is an exciting and academically ambitious HMC secondary school, educating both Czech and international students and committed to fostering strong relationships. While we prepare students for IGCSEs in Maths, CAE in English, Common European Framework language exams, and LAMDA exams, our primary focus is on achieving success in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and the Czech Maturita qualification. A key component of our curriculum is a two-year bespoke pre-IB programme, which replaces the traditional suite of IGCSEs taken by most schools. This unique and refreshing KS4 curriculum is enjoyed by both students and teachers. Each year, our graduates go on to study at prestigious universities in the UK, continental Europe, and occasionally North America and Asia.

The majority of our teachers are native English speakers, which helps immerse students in the language, supporting their development. Our teaching style mirrors that found in top British independent schools. We offer the successful candidate adventure, challenge, a permanent contract, and competitive remuneration in one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. For further information, including details on living and working in the Czech Republic, please visit our website via this link.

For the 2024-2025 academic year, the school will be operating across a split site in a new purpose built school building and our original “annex” classrooms. The buildings are roughly 20 minutes apart and teachers usually teach across both sites during the course of a week. However, from Christmas 2025, we will return to our extensively renovated and expanded main building.

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Read what our staff say about life in Prague and working at the English College.

Person Specification:

We are looking for a candidate who has:

• A genuine understanding of the importance of building and maintaining strong relationships for effective learning and collaboration.
• Recent experience in a UK-based or high-performing British school overseas, with the desire to adapt these experiences to a new context.
• A modern, aspirational, and imaginative approach to teaching English.
• A passion for educating, inspiring, and understanding children, with the belief that every child can succeed.
• A commitment to supporting whole-school literacy initiatives.
• A professional attitude and the desire to be part of a prestigious HMC school that provides an internationally-minded liberal education.
• A love of learning and a commitment to continuous professional development.
• The ability to nurture students' passion for English, as well as their enthusiasm for academic learning in general.
• The ability to work collaboratively within teams, sharing ideas and resources, while infusing their teaching with their own personality and style.
• A desire to participate fully in the life of a busy and ambitious school, including pastoral and co-curricular activities (such as supporting clubs or charity work).
• The resilience, flexibility, and sense of humour required to work abroad, embracing both the opportunities and minor challenges that come with it.
• An interest in getting to know the Czech Republic, its people, culture, and language.

Job Specification:

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience teaching English language and literature up to KS5 or IB.
• Have experience teaching students with ESL needs alongside native speakers.
• Hold a degree directly related to English.
• Possess a PGCE and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), although we are open to supporting QTS training for suitably experienced and qualified candidates.

Safeguarding and Child Protection:

The English College in Prague is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. All new staff are required to undergo a police check (ICPC or similar), identity checks, employment checks, and qualifications checks. Any gaps in employment will be closely scrutinised. We require at least two references, including one from your most recent Headteacher. Safeguarding and child protection training is provided upon arrival, and the induction process rigorously follows UK best practices. We will conduct a digital footprint check on shortlisted candidates.

How to apply:

Please complete the ECP application form, which can be downloaded by clicking the "Apply" button, and send it, along with a short covering letter, to the Headmaster, Dr Nigel Brown, at recruitment@englishcollege.cz. Please include a complete career history and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of two referees, including your current or most recent Headteacher. Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted. 

First-round interviews will be held online or possibly in London/Prague, depending on the candidate's location. The final round of interviews will most likely take place in Prague.