Teacher of English/Media Studies

We are a ‘Good’ school (Ofsted, April 2024), where our boarding provision was recently judged as ‘Outstanding’ (Ofsted, 2025). The inspectors highlighted that our “students are making significant progress,” noting they are “supported through a culture of high expectation, helping them to achieve the best they can.” We are a lively and purposeful co-educational, comprehensive state boarding school for children aged 7 to 18 years, with approximately 700 flexi-boarders and 300 full boarders. A popular choice for both local families and international boarders, our success is driven by our exceptional facilities, academic results, and a boarding ethos that fosters a wide range of co-curricular activities and positive student attitudes. We are now seeking a dedicated professional to contribute to this thriving, high-expectation environment. We offer: A collaborative and highly supportive professional community Excellent onsite facilities, including free staff lunch and access to the gym and indoor pool Enhanced school admission priority for children of teaching staff Beautiful estate set in 260 acres of parkland Convenient location, close to the A23 and M25 with on-site parking We are seeking an exceptional Teacher of English and/or Media Studies who can deliver highly effective, innovative teaching across our Senior School. You will be a practitioner who ensures all students make excellent progress while inspiring a genuine passion for your subject. At KS4, all students study both English Language and English Literature at GCSE, and we are proud to see a significant number of students progress to degree-level study. Media Studies is an incredibly popular choice at both KS4 and KS5, offering an exciting opportunity for a teacher to shape the curriculum for our older students. Our department is committed to building on our strong academic successes across the entire ability range. Applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are warmly welcomed; we offer a supportiv