English Teacher

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