Teacher of English
Hampton School is seeking to appoint a highly qualified, inspirational and enthusiastic Teacher of English to start from September 2025. Hampton’s dynamic English Department aspires to engender a love for the written and spoken word and fundamentally believes in the power of literature to engage young minds. Hampton is an academically selective school; the challenges include stretching the most able pupils up to Oxbridge level.
Hampton is one of the country’s foremost independent schools where equity, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our ethos and the School has a thriving partnerships programme.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach up to 30 (40 minute) lessons per week, which would usually include a games afternoon and a form tutor period. The role involves planning appropriate lessons and dealing with marking and reporting.
The post would suit a well-qualified Teacher of English with experience of teaching in a highly academic setting or an aspiring graduate. Hampton has its own generous salary scale and benefits package and accommodation may also be available for the successful applicant. There is a very strong commitment at Hampton to supporting the continuing professional development of colleagues.
Further details of the post can be found in the attached and by visiting the Hampton School website.
We encourage applications as soon as possible as the School reserves the right to commence or complete the interview process at any time prior to the closing date.
Hampton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure through the DBS. The post holder's responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School's Safeguarding Policy and Procedures at all times. Hampton School is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Hampton School is a Registered Charity No 1120005. Company No 06264434.