Inspiring English Teacher - IGCSE & A Level, Boarding

Cranleigh School; Waverley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Cranleigh School invites applications for a Teacher of English to cover Years 9–13 in a bustling boarding environment. You will deliver IGCSE and A Level lessons, support top-grade students, and contribute to the department's culture of scholarship, creativity and theatre engagement.

You will participate in boarding-house tutoring and one evening duty per week, while collaborating with a friendly nine-teacher English Department that runs theatre trips and creative competitions.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in English or closely related subject.
• Clear understanding of IGCSE and A Level assessment and marking criteria.
• Strong classroom organisation and ability to manage mixed-ability classes.
• Collaborative working style and sense of humour.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality lessons across Years 9-13 (IGCSE/A Level).
• Prepare materials according to Edexcel IGCSE and A Level schemes.
• Support theatre/trips, competitions and co-curricular activities.
• Set and mark work to department policies and deadlines.
• Provide reports and summative assessments in time.
• Offer tutoring and boarding-house support, including one evening duty.

Skills

English teaching

IGCSE & A Level

Classroom management

Tutoring & pastoral support

Education

Honours degree in English

QTS or PGCE (Desirable)

Job description

Cranleigh School invites applications for a Teacher of English to cover Years 9–13 in a bustling boarding environment. You will deliver IGCSE and A Level lessons, support top-grade students, and contribute to the department's culture of scholarship, creativity and theatre engagement.

You will participate in boarding-house tutoring and one evening duty per week, while collaborating with a friendly nine-teacher English Department that runs theatre trips and creative competitions.