English Teacher

Overview

Teacher of English - Permanent Opportunity

Location: Steyning

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: £31,650 - £49,084 per annum (MPS/UPS)

Contract: Permanent - Full-time or Part-time considered

Are you an inspiring and cheerful classroom practitioner with a passion for literature and language? Randstad Education is proud to partner with a unique and dynamic learning community in West Sussex to find an outstanding Teacher of English.

This school is built on a "Journey to Excellence," combining long-standing traditions of high expectations with a modern commitment to innovation. Join a close-knit, supportive English department where the focus is on helping both students and staff thrive and succeed.

The Role

• Inspire & Innovate: Deliver engaging English lessons that challenge students and encourage new ways of thinking.

• Nurture Development: Commit to your own professional growth while nurturing the academic and personal development of your students.

• Raise Achievement: Maintain and further improve high levels of motivation and attainment across the department.

• Optimise Learning: Tailor your teaching to ensure that every student, regardless of their starting point, has the tools to be their best.

What You Need to Succeed

• Subject Expertise: Strong knowledge of English literature and language across the key stages.

• Outstanding Potential: A track record of-or the clear potential to become-an outstanding practitioner.

• Collaborative Mindset: A desire to work within a dedicated team that supports one another to achieve excellence.

• High Expectations: A commitment to the school's "highest expectations" policy for student behavior and academic progress.

Why Join This School?

• Supportive Environment: Work in a learning community that values your wellbeing and professional happiness.

• Career Progression: As part of a successful Multi-Academy Trust, you will have access to a network of experienced colleagues and expanded leadership opportunities.

• Student Culture: Teach happy, enthusiastic students who have a genuine desire to learn.

• Excellent Benefits:

  • Access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme.

  • Free Employee Assistance Programme.

  • Retail discounts and Cycle to Work scheme.

Key Dates

• Interviews: Week commencing Monday 23rd March 2026

Safeguarding & Equality

Randstad Education and our partner school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check, along with satisfactory references and other relevant employment checks. We are a dynamic community that welcomes applications from all backgrounds to ensure an inclusive environment for all.

experience

Teaching

skills

121 teaching experience,ability to communicate with parents,ability to work well under pressure,able to inspire,be a role model,building rapport with children,career driven,communication,effective discipline,empathy,engaging,excellent time management,FMS experience,good behaviour management skills,good classroom management,good communication skills,good sense of humour,high expectations,keen to contribute to the life of the school,key stage 3 experience,key stage 4 experience,key stage 5 experience,knowledge of A-level specification,knowledge of curriculum,knowledge of GCSE specification,knowledge of subject,motivated,partake in extra curricular activities,passion for education,SEN experience,set clear objectives,SIMS experience,sixth form experience,teaching assistant experience,team player,work well autonomously,years 7-11 experience

qualifications

BA Hons (QTS),BEd,BSc Hons (QTS),PGCE,PGCE,PGDE (Scotland),QTLS,QTS,Schools direct,SCITT

education

high school,college,university