Teacher of English - Permanent, Part-time - Required Sept 2026

The role The English Department at Sir Thomas Rich’s School comprises teachers who are hardworking, passionate about language and literature and whose primary aim is to develop pupils' skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening. At present, English is taught by nine teachers, from Key Stage 3 up to A-Level and Oxbridge entry. We are a close knit and supportive team who work together to develop schemes of work and teaching resources to engage our able pupils through innovative teaching and learning strategies, and share best practice. We all contribute to our Department's extra-curricular programme and currently we run a Shakespeare Society including regular visits to the RSC, creative writing competitions and book clubs for each key stage. About you A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, outstanding graduate to teach English throughout the age range. This permanent part-time post commencing September 2026 would be equally well suited to an enthusiastic ECT with a thirst for learning and developing their chosen career, or a more experienced teacher looking for a new opportunity. We remain dedicated to mentoring and supporting our staff; our extensive professional development programme will ensure that the successful candidate will get bespoke training and development. They should be willing to contribute to the extra-curricular life of the School. About us Founded in 1666 as the Blue Coat Hospital, today Sir Thomas Rich’s is a progressive grammar school for boys in Years 7 to 11, and young men and women in the Sixth Form. We are consistently one of the highest attaining schools in the county and we are proud of our long-standing reputation for academic and sporting excellence. GCSE results consistently come in the top 10% for attainment and value added in the country. Our students typically achieve ten or eleven GCSEs, mostly at the highest grades, and three or four A Levels, mostly at grades A*, A and B. The School attracts high-abilit