English Teacher - Full-time - Highly Prestigious Girls’ School - Richmond

Perham Education Partnership; Richmond; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious Girls’ School in Richmond is seeking a dedicated English Teacher to inspire students in a supportive learning environment. The ideal candidate will possess Qualified Teacher Status, a strong background in English, and a passion for fostering communication skills among young women. You will teach across Key Stages 3-5, collaborate with a dynamic team, and contribute to a vibrant educational community.

Benefits

Access to well-equipped classrooms and resources

Opportunities for continuous professional development

Extracurricular activity leadership opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required.
• Extensive experience teaching English to GCSE and A-Level.
• Passionate about fostering a love of literature and language.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging English lessons across Key Stages 3-5.
• Develop lesson plans incorporating various literary genres.
• Facilitate student-led discussions and assessments.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Strong academic background in English Literature or English Language

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22.06.2025

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06.08.2025

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A prestigious Girls’ School in Richmond is seeking a dedicated and inspiring English Teacher to join our dynamic English department. We are looking for an educator who can ignite a passion for literature, language, and communication in young women.

About Our Learning Community:

Our school is committed to empowering young women through education, fostering intellectual curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. We encourage students to explore their passions, develop their talents, and become confident and articulate communicators. The English department is a well-resourced and collaborative team, dedicated to delivering engaging and inspiring lessons.

About the Role:

• Deliver engaging and challenging English lessons across Key Stages 3-5, including GCSE and A-Level English Literature and Language.
• Develop and implement lesson plans that incorporate a variety of literary genres, texts, and writing styles, encouraging students to develop their analytical, critical, and creative skills.
• Facilitate student-led discussions, debates, and presentations, encouraging intellectual curiosity, analysis, and communication skills.
• Assess student progress through written assignments, projects, presentations, and examinations, providing detailed and constructive feedback.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of the English curriculum, ensuring it aligns with current literary scholarship and best practices in English education.
• Organize and lead extracurricular activities, such as literature clubs, creative writing workshops, and participation in debating competitions, to enhance student learning and provide opportunities for students to explore their interests.

Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a strong academic background in English Literature, English Language, or a related field.
• Extensive experience teaching English to GCSE and A-Level, with a focus on both literary and linguistic aspects of the subject.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate students.
• A passion for fostering a love of literature, language, and communication in young women.
• Knowledge of a wide range of literary genres, texts, and writing styles.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and contribute to the wider life of the school.
• Competitive salary (MPS/UPS + Outer London Weighting).
• Access to well-equipped classrooms, resources, and a library to support English teaching and learning.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development in English education and related fields.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment within a leading girls’ school committed to academic excellence.