Teacher of English

Teaching Vacancies; Kington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lady Hawkins’ School in the rural market town of Kington is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of English to join a welcoming school community. You will teach across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping students develop confidence as readers, writers and speakers.

You will join an English department with strong GCSE outcomes and a commitment to making English accessible and challenging for all learners. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

Qualifications

• Must hold Qualified Teacher Status with relevant English specialism.
• Experience teaching English to secondary students preferred.
• Ability to develop reading, writing and speaking skills across key stages.

Responsibilities

• Teach across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping students develop confidence as readers, writers and speakers.
• Collaborate with colleagues in a successful English department and contribute to school life.

Skills

English teaching

KS3/KS4

Student engagement

Education

QTS / PGCE

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Could you inspire a love of English in a school where relationships matter and every student is known?

We are seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of English to join our welcoming school community. You will teach across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping students develop confidence as readers, writers and speakers, alongside the knowledge and skills they need to succeed.

You will be joining a successful English department with strong GCSE outcomes. In 2026, 78% of students achieved grade 4 or above in English. This is an opportunity to build on that success and help more students develop confidence and a love of the subject.

We are looking for someone who brings strong subject knowledge, thoughtful teaching and a commitment to making English accessible and challenging for all learners. You will build positive relationships, work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the wider life of the school.

Visits to the school and informal conversations about the role are warmly welcomed.

What the school offers its staff

Lady Hawkins’ School is a small, growing secondary school in the rural market town of Kington. We combine high expectations with a supportive, restorative approach, working closely with families to help our students achieve their best.

We offer a friendly and supportive staff team, opportunities to develop your practice and the chance to make a meaningful contribution to a close school community.

Commitment to safeguarding

Lady Hawkins’ School is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and therefore all candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check at Enhanced Level.