English Teacher
11 hours ago
Letchworth
English Teacher Salary: MPS – UPS (£31,650 – £49,084 + TLR 2b) Contract: Full-time (part-time applications welcomed) Start Date: September 2026 Suitable for: ECTs and experienced teachers About the Role Class Education are seeking an ambitious, knowledgeable and passionate teacher of English to join a thriving team. This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring leader to develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. You will play a key role in supporting the leadership of the English department, helping to drive high standards of teaching and learning, and ensuring excellent outcomes for all students. About the School & Department This Letchworth based Secondary school are committed to creating the best possible working conditions for their staff, recognising that great teachers make all the difference. The school is a positive and supportive environment where: • Staff and student relationships are strong, and the school community is valued, • Teacher workload is actively reduced through:, • No written marking, • No written reports, • Fewer data collection cycles, • No formal lesson observations, • Centralised detentions, • Behaviour is well-managed, with high expectations consistently upheld, ensuring lessons are calm and purposeful, • Teachers are respected, allowing them to focus on high-quality teaching They believe in supporting staff wellbeing and ensuring teachers have time for life outside of work. About the Department The English and Media department is a well-established and collaborative team of specialist teachers delivering across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, including A Level Literature and Media. The department offers: • Strong collaboration and a supportive team culture, • A shared commitment to fostering a love of English, • A focus on securing excellent outcomes for all students, regardless of ability, • Dedicated teaching spaces, including a communal area and department office, • Good resources and facilities to support high-quality teaching What We’re Looking For We are looking for a teacher who: • Is passionate about English and committed to student success, • Has strong subject knowledge and classroom practice, • Is eager to develop as a leader and contribute to departmental improvement, • Shares our commitment to high expectations and inclusive education Professional Development • A comprehensive induction programme, • Ongoing professional learning opportunities, • Support to develop leadership skills and progress in your career This role is particularly suited to someone looking to take the next step into middle leadership