Teacher of English

Tes is supporting the appointment of a Teacher of English to join a School based in Hertfordshire.

Required for January 2025

Main or Upper Pay Scale (including the London Fringe Allowance)

TLR available for an experienced teacher

Suitable for ECTs

Part-time hours considered for suitable candidate

This is a fantastic time to join their expanding and outstanding school and to contribute to a highly regarded, supportive and ambitious English and Media department. 

What are they looking for? 

• An inspiring and motivational teacher who can enthuse and engage students to achieve their full potential
• A committed individual who wishes to add to the success of the English department by researching and implementing their own ideas and strategies

What can they offer you? 

• The opportunity to teach GCSE Media Studies if desired
• An extensive and tailored ECT programme with in-house support from a designated Mentor
• A commitment to continuing professional development
• Support for teachers wishing to complete a Masters in Education
• Accelerated pay progression for exceptional teachers
• The opportunity to teach to A-level
• A new and state of the art teaching environment
• Excellent resources, clerical support, LSA support
• A focussed and disciplined environment
• A collaborative English department with an excellent track record of success
• They are an 11 – 18, co-educational, friendly and heavily over-subscribed all ability Academy with high standards and high expectations
• A new building with state-of-the-art facilities
• In accordance with the school’s admissions criteria, children of staff at the school are eligible to be allocated a place under this criterion where the member of staff is recruited under a contract of employment to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
• Situated just north of the M25 close to the train station with a fast service to London and Cambridge
• The school has been graded outstanding by Ofsted. The school was inspected by Ofsted in the June of 2024 and found to be ‘Outstanding’ in every category. The inspectors described the school as a “highly happy and purposeful place to be” and that “pupils treat each other with the utmost tolerance and respect”. They also referred to the “exceptional work” pupils produce and the “wealth of wider opportunities that promote personal development.”

Interviews to be held 22nd October

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.

By applying to this job advertisement, you are providing consent for the Tes Recruitment team to propose and discuss your application with the employer.

Tes Recruitment Services (UK) represent Schools and Academies across the globe, supporting them to secure a great teacher/leader for every role. 

To learn more about this role please email managedrecruit@tes.com for an information pack that includes school name, role specifics and context. 

Please include REF: LC2119370 in the email subject line. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs sent to us via email so please use the stated application route.