Teacher of English

Teacher of English 

MPS/UPS

Required for September 2025

Uckfield College is a highly successful and popular college in the heart of rural Sussex yet within commuting distance of Brighton, Eastbourne and the South Coast.  Our college is an excellent working environment characterised by happy, well-motivated students and innovative and enthusiastic teachers.  Following our recent inspection in April, Uckfield College has been awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating by Ofsted, both as the overall judgement, and in each of the different categories that are evaluated.  The English Department is housed in our new main school building.

We are looking for an inspirational, enthusiastic Teacher of English.  Applicants need to be capable of motivating students to ‘love learning for life’ through their teaching of this vital and fascinating subject.  Applications are invited from ECTs and experienced teachers.

Working at Uckfield College means joining a vibrant, dedicated and skilled team, who are committed to working collaboratively to achieve real excellence for our students. In return we offer a wealth of staff benefits including a Teachers’ pension scheme, professional learning and development opportunities, free parking, employee assistance programme including counselling services, and well being initiatives such as staff breakfasts, free sports activities and staff social events.

For further information and a full application pack, please telephone our Human Resources Team on extension 1008 quoting reference EN/12/24  or visit our website: www.uckfield.college.  An electronic application can be returned by e-mail to hr@uckfield.college.

Applications should be returned to the College as soon as possible or at the latest by 9am on Monday 20th January 2025.  Interviews will take place on Wednesday 5th February 2025.

We reserve the right to invite candidates for interview prior to the closing date and to close vacancies early if we have sufficient suitable applications. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.

East Sussex County Council is an authority committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.