Teacher of English

We are looking to recruit a Teacher of English to join our School on a fixed term basis. The Role Responsible to: Head of English Salary: Competitive Contract Type: Fixed Term till 2nd July 2027, Full Time, Term Time. Hours of Work: c.0.3-4 FTE Job Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen to be a part of the English Department at St Leonards from August 2026. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to teach across a variety of different stages and to teach pupils both native language English and English as a second language. The ability to teach some Drama lessons may also be available for the right candidate. The Department The English Department aims to develop effective communicators who think creatively and critically about the world around them, to explore a range of important global issues through a variety of literary works and non literary texts, and to promote a lifelong love of reading. The department has an extensive range of online and offline resources to support learning and teaching, and there is a strong culture of collaboration and sharing amongst teaching staff. The department presents pupils for the Edexcel IGCSE English Language A and English Literature qualifications, and follows the IB’s Middle Years Programme in Key Stage 3 and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Literature and Language & Literature courses in the Sixth Form. In all the teaching and courses, there is an emphasis on inquiry and teaching which promotes intellectual curiosity in our pupils. The department is also heavily involved in the co-curricular life of the school. The English Department runs Creative Writing, Debating and MUN clubs, as well as assisting the Drama Department with theatrical productions. In addition, there are a range of day and residential trips to support these activities. About the role Approaches to teaching, learning and assessment: employ a range of teaching and assessment strategies and resources to lead dynamic and engagi