English Teacher - Independent School in West Sussex

Marchant Recruitment; Crawley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious independent school is seeking an inspirational English Teacher for a permanent, full-time position starting January 2026. The successful candidate will deliver an engaging English curriculum and inspire students towards exceptional academic results. With a focus on scholarly feedback and modern teaching methods, this role offers an outstanding salary package, generous pension contributions, and professional development opportunities within a supportive academic environment.

Benefits

Outstanding salary package

Generous pension scheme

Exceptional professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent is essential.
• Experience teaching English up to A-Level is highly desirable.
• Commitment to academic rigour and a scholarly teaching approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a rigorous English Language and Literature curriculum.
• Inspire students to achieve exceptional results in exams.
• Maintain detailed records of student progress.

Skills

Inspiring instruction

Curriculum delivery

Student motivation

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent degree in English

Job description

The nationally recognised, high-performing Independent Co-educational School on the East Sussex coast is seeking an inspirational English Teacher for a permanent, full-time position starting January 2026. This role is ideal for a teacher passionate about intellectual ambition and high achievement in literacy and literary analyse. The successful candidate will join a faculty focused on exceptional outcomes, teaching highly motivated students and contributing to outstanding public examination results.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a rigorous and stimulating English Language and Literature curriculum across all key stages, fostering a love of reading and sophisticated writing skills.
• Inspire students to achieve exceptional results in public examinations, consistent with the school's high academic standing.
• Contribute to the school's innovative academic culture, utilising modern pedagogy and creative methods to engage high-achieving pupils.
• Mentor and facilitate student participation in academic extension programmes, debating, and scholarly societies.
• Maintain meticulous records of student progress and provide detailed, scholarly feedback that drives continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent and a relevant degree specialism in English.
• Experience teaching English up to A-Level is highly desirable (or demonstrable capability if an ECT).
• A commitment to the highest level of academic rigour and a scholarly approach to teaching.
• The ability to inspire pupils with creative, engaging, and challenging instruction.

Benefits

• An outstanding salary package, significantly above national pay scales, commensurate with experience.
• Enrolment in a generous pension scheme with substantial employer contributions.
• Exceptional professional development opportunities, including fully funded external courses.
• A supportive, cheerful, and academically balanced working environment.

About the School

This nationally recognised independent school is a leader in education, situated on the East Sussex coast. It is renowned for its high academic standards, innovative teaching, and track record of securing exceptional results and university placements for its highly motivated co-educational student body.