Teacher of English

Woolmer Hill School; Horley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakwood School in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Teacher of English to join full-time from January 2027 to cover maternity leave for up to a year or until the post holder returns. You will deliver high-quality teaching that secures excellent outcomes and contribute to the school community.

We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and those at the start of their teaching career. The role emphasizes strong classroom practice, up-to-date knowledge and commitment to student

Qualifications

• Deliver ambitious, engaging and well-sequenced lessons that enable all students to achieve their potential.
• Establish a stimulating and purposeful learning environment characterised by high expectations and positive relationships.
• Demonstrate secure and up-to-date subject and curriculum knowledge.
• Adapt teaching effectively to meet the needs of all learners, including students with SEND and those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Promote excellent progress through effective planning, questioning, modelling and feedback.
• Develop students' literacy, numeracy, communication and independent learning skills.
• Foster resilience, aspiration, curiosity and a lifelong commitment to learning.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, resource development and departmental improvement.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate highly effective and consistently strong classroom practice that secures excellent outcomes for all students.
• Maintain expert subject, curriculum and pedagogical knowledge and use this expertise to improve learning beyond the classroom.
• Model excellent practice and contribute to improving the quality of teaching and learning across the school.
• Share expertise and evidence-informed practice to support the professional growth of colleagues.
• Oakwood School is seeking to appoint a full-time Teacher of English starting in January 2027. The position is to cover maternity leave and will last for up to a year or the return of the post holder, whichever is sooner. Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and those at the start of their teaching career.

Skills

Strong classroom practice

Student engagement

Inclusion

Subject knowledge

Teamwork

Job description

To carry out the professional duties of a teacher in accordance with the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document, the Teachers' Standards and Oakwood School policies. To provide high-quality teaching and learning that secures excellent outcomes for students and contributes positively to the life, culture and success of the school. (UPS Teacher) Through highly competent classroom practice, professional influence and leadership, make a substantial and sustained contribution to the life, culture, development and success of Oakwood School. Demonstrate significant impact on pupil outcomes, contribute to the development of colleagues and play a key role in advancing the strategic priorities of the school.

• Deliver ambitious, engaging and well-sequenced lessons that enable all students to achieve their potential.
• Establish a stimulating and purposeful learning environment characterised by high expectations and positive relationships.
• Demonstrate secure and up-to-date subject and curriculum knowledge.
• Adapt teaching effectively to meet the needs of all learners, including students with SEND, disadvantaged learners and those with high prior attainment.
• Promote excellent progress through effective planning, questioning, modelling and feedback.
• Develop students' literacy, numeracy, communication and independent learning skills through subject-specific teaching.
• Foster resilience, aspiration, curiosity and a lifelong commitment to learning.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, resource development and departmental improvement.

(UPS Teacher)

• Demonstrate highly effective and consistently strong classroom practice that secures excellent outcomes for all students.
• Maintain expert subject, curriculum and pedagogical knowledge and use this expertise to improve learning beyond the classroom.
• Model excellent practice and contribute to improving the quality of teaching and learning across the school.
• Share expertise and evidence-informed practice to support the professional growth of colleagues.
• Oakwood School is seeking to appoint a full-time Teacher of English starting in January 2027. The position is to cover maternity leave and will last for up to a year or the return of the post holder, whichever is sooner. Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and those at the start of their teaching career.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an inspiring and dedicated teacher with a passion for their subject and a commitment to helping young people achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching and learning, promote excellent progress and achievement, and contribute positively to the life of the school. We are looking for colleagues who are:

• Highly effective classroom practitioners.
• Enthusiastic and hardworking team players.
• Able to secure high levels of student engagement, challenge and progress.
• Inspirational teachers who motivate and support students to succeed.
• Committed to high standards of achievement, behaviour and inclusion.

This is an exciting time to join Oakwood as it continues its journey towards becoming a truly great school. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment, excellent professional development opportunities and the chance to make a real difference to the lives of our students.