Teacher of English (One-Term)

Sutton Valence school are looking for a dedicated, dynamic, and inspirational teacher to teach English from September 2026 on a one-term fixed term contract. The candidate must promote the highest standards of teaching and learning in the classroom, be innovative and invested in contributing to the development of the Departments, all whilst ensuring an outstanding level of pupil pastoral care. The candidate must promote the highest standards of teaching and learning in the classroom, be innovative and invested in contributing to the development of the Departments, all whilst ensuring an outstanding level of pupil pastoral care. The successful candidate would be expected to teach pupils from First Form to Upper Sixth and across our ability range (wider than that of a traditional grammar school, but not as wide as that of a comprehensive school). Adaptability and effective differentiation is critical to cater for a broad ability range. Applicants should have excellent organisational and time-management skills, and enjoy leading and working as part of a team, with an ability to provide effective guidance and support to all colleagues. The department’s teaching style is very much centred on the pupils and their individual needs, and the successful candidate should be fully committed to this aim. About Us Sutton Valence School (SVS) has been inspiring pupils since 1576. Our greatest strength is our community. Staff, pupils and parents enjoy mutual respect and kinship that allows each individual to embark on a unique educational journey; a journey fuelled by self-confidence, hard work and high academic standards. It is a Co-Educational Day and Boarding School for ages two to 18 and a member of various organisations such as HMC, BSA, IAPS and ISBA. It is a School with a great heart that values individuality and ensures that every pupil enjoys their own, unique journey through formative years of their education. The Senior School is located in the beautiful tradition