English Literature & Language Teacher | Selective Independent School

Marchant Recruitment; St Albans; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an exceptional English teacher for a prestigious independent school in St Albans, England. The role involves teaching English Language and Literature across GCSE and A-Level, inspiring students to engage deeply with literature, language and critical thought.

The successful candidate will foster academic excellence, lead enrichment activities, and prepare students for demanding examinations, while contributing to a culture of scholarship and university preparation.

Qualifications

• Academic pedigree with a strong degree in English Literature, English Language or a related subject.
• Excellent understanding of canonical and contemporary literature.
• Articulate and inspiring classroom practitioner.
• Strong experience preparing students for GCSE or A-Level examinations.
• Genuine interest in literary criticism and academic debate.

Responsibilities

• Advanced Teaching: Deliver English Language and Literature across GCSE and A-Level.
• Literary Scholarship: Teach challenging texts across poetry, prose, drama and non-fiction.
• Examination Preparation: Prepare students for demanding written examinations and coursework.
• Academic Enrichment: Lead reading groups, essay competitions and literary societies.
• Oxbridge Preparation: Support students applying for English, Humanities and related university courses.

Skills

Classroom management

Literary analysis

Curriculum delivery

GCSE/A-Level pedagogy

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in English Literature or English Language

Job description

Salary: Highly Competitive Independent School Scale + Benefits

Are you an exceptional English teacher with the intellectual confidence to inspire students to engage deeply with literature, language and critical thought?

A prestigious independent school in St Albans is seeking a talented English specialist to join its highly regarded faculty. The successful candidate will teach academically ambitious students and contribute to a culture of scholarship, creativity and outstanding examination performance.

The Role

• Advanced Teaching: Deliver English Language and Literature across GCSE and A-Level.


• Literary Scholarship: Teach challenging texts across poetry, prose, drama and non-fiction.


• Examination Preparation: Prepare students for demanding written examinations and coursework.


• Academic Enrichment: Lead reading groups, essay competitions and literary societies.


• Oxbridge Preparation: Support students applying for English, Humanities and related university courses.

The Candidate

• Academic Pedigree: A strong degree in English Literature, English Language or a related subject.


• Subject Knowledge: Excellent understanding of canonical and contemporary literature.


• Communication: An articulate and inspiring classroom practitioner.


• Assessment Expertise: Strong experience preparing students for GCSE or A-Level examinations.


• Intellectual Curiosity: A genuine interest in literary criticism and academic debate.

The Environment

• Academic Excellence: A motivated student body with high aspirations.


• Outstanding Resources: Extensive library provision and specialist teaching spaces.


• Enrichment Culture: Regular lectures, competitions and university preparation.


• Professional Development: Opportunities to develop curriculum leadership and scholarship.

English Literature & Language Teacher | Selective Independent School St Albans, England, United Kingdom