Teacher of English

English Teacher – Farnborough

Start Date: After Easter 2026
Contract: 4 days per week (0.8) or full‑time
Phase: Key Stage 3 & 4 (11–16)

A well‑established and forward‑thinking secondary school in Farnborough is seeking an enthusiastic, skilled, and committed English Teacher to join its thriving English Faculty after Easter. This opportunity is available either as a 4‑day‑per‑week post or a full‑time position, giving flexibility to suit your work‑life balance.

About the School

The school is a dynamic learning community built upon the ethos “We care to challenge”, fostering respect, aspiration, and collaboration among students, staff, and families. The environment is warm, inclusive, and supportive, with a strong focus on enabling every student to thrive academically and personally.

The school proudly serves a diverse and military‑connected community, with a pastoral system designed to help all learners — including those who join mid‑year — settle quickly and feel part of the wider school family.

Ofsted Highlights (Inspection: November 2021)

The school continues to be a “Good” school, with inspectors noting:

• A strong sense of community, where “everyone looks out for each other.”
• Students who show respect for equality and diversity, eager to understand one another’s backgrounds.
• Calm, focused lessons supported by clear behaviour expectations and effective safeguarding.
• Teachers who hold high academic expectations and work to equip students with the skills they need for future success.
• A strong emphasis on student voice, with English lessons actively helping pupils to “question, debate and reflect on the world around them.”

The school’s commitment to reading is particularly notable, with pupils exposed to a wide variety of high‑quality texts that broaden their perspectives and deepen their cultural understanding.

The English Faculty

The English Department is a vibrant, well‑regarded team known for collaboration, innovation, and consistently strong outcomes. Students make excellent progress in both English Language and Literature, supported by an ambitious curriculum that aims to inspire a genuine love of reading and writing. The faculty benefits from dedicated teaching spaces and a stable, experienced team with a shared commitment to professional growth.

What the School Offers

• A positive, inclusive culture built around respect, aspiration, and high expectations.
• Calm, purposeful classrooms, with consistent routines that make teaching enjoyable.
• Strong investment in staff development, wellbeing, mentoring, and career progression.
• A supportive leadership team committed to ensuring that all teachers thrive in their roles.
• A diverse and engaged student population that enriches the teaching experience.

Who We’re Looking For

You are:

• A passionate and knowledgeable Teacher of English with the ability to teach KS3 and KS4.
• Someone who inspires students and creates engaging, challenging lessons.
• A reflective practitioner who values collaboration and contributes to a strong departmental ethos.
• Committed to fostering reading, debate, creativity, and critical thinking.
• Eager to uphold high expectations and help students achieve exceptional outcomes.

How to Apply

If you're ready to join a welcoming, high‑performing English team and make a real difference to young people in Farnborough, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV along with your preferred working pattern (4 days per week or full‑time) and confirm your availability to start after Easter.

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