English Teacher

Bishop Wordsworth’s School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and highly capable full time Teacher of English to join our successful and ambitious English Department. This is an exciting opportunity to join our thriving and successful English department, following in the footsteps of former teacher, novelist, and Nobel Prize winner, Sir William Golding, reflecting the school’s rich literary heritage and long standing tradition of academic excellence in English. The successful candidate will be expected to teach English and English Literature across Key Stages 3 to 5. We are therefore looking for a teacher with the intellectual confidence, academic depth and enthusiasm to inspire able and motivated students, and to contribute to the continued success of the department. English is a highly valued subject within the school, with strong outcomes and a proud tradition of students progressing to study English and related subjects at Oxford and other Russell Group universities. The department also has an exceptional reputation for public speaking and enrichment, regularly qualifying for regional finals and hosting competitions. Our students are curious, articulate and academically ambitious, responding positively to challenging and engaging teaching within a culture of high expectations and scholarship. The successful candidate will join a collaborative and supportive department. We are seeking a colleague with strong subject knowledge, a passion for literature which extends beyond the confines of examinations, and the ability to inspire and challenge students of all abilities. A commitment to high standards, alongside a willingness to contribute positively to a collaborative team, is essential. Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. We offer: A welcoming, supportive team Teachers Pension Scheme Cycle to Work scheme Access to on-site gym and sports facilities For further details and an application form please visit the school website https://ww