In addition to the part-time role, we are also interested in applicants seeking a full-time role from September 2025 and encourage applications from ECTs completing their Initial Teacher Training in July 2025. We would be delighted for you to join our inspirational team and support you in your early career and offer an induction period from July 2025 for newly qualified ECTs.
* Can you inspire young people through your own fascination with English?
* Do you possess high emotional intelligence that builds lasting professional relationships?
* Are you a team player ready to tackle the educational challenges of the future?
If the answer to these questions is ‘yes’, then Gildredge House wants to hear from you.
We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the position of Teacher of English for our all-through free school. Teachers in the early stage of their career would benefit from the wealth of experience and talent amongst the teachers in English, which is one of the outstanding departments of our school. ECTs are welcome to apply.
As Teacher of English, you will join an outstanding team of inspirational teachers, where you will ensure that our students enjoy and achieve highly in their English learning. You will be an English specialist in the secondary phase. We ideally need a strong GCSE teacher as most of your teaching will be in Years 7 – 11. This is an exciting time to join our Outstanding English Department, with opportunities for professional development ranging from KS2 transition with Year 6 to inspiring our students to choose English at Sixth Form and University.
Within the English department, you will find a team who are dedicated to providing engaging, stimulating lessons to students of all abilities, and classrooms where rapport and relationships are given the highest priority. We plan with creativity and teach with enthusiasm, ensuring that every student reaches their full potential. We aim to help students develop resilience and confidence in the face of a challenging curriculum, not only to prepare them for demanding examinations but also to foster a lifelong love of reading, writing and thinking about books.
Gildredge House offers:
* continuity of education for boys and girls aged 4+
* an expectation of high academic standards
* strong discipline
* excellent pastoral care
* a range of extra-curricular activities
* parent and community involvement
As an employee of the school, you would benefit from:
* A two-week break in the Autumn Term, allowing for holidays to be taken out of peak season
* A supportive induction programme for new staff to the school.
* Investment into your career development through appropriate, regular CPD.
* Support and mentoring by a strong Senior Leadership Team and other experienced leaders.
* Access to a full employee assistance programme, in support of wellbeing
* Complimentary tea and coffee in our staffroom
* On-site parking
Our school motto: 'Aspire'
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