Teacher of English

The Methodist Church in Britain; Newsham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Free gym access

Protected PPA

Two-week half term

2-in-1 laptop

Office suite provided

Induction plan

No lesson observations

Job summary

Esher Church of England High School in the United Kingdom seeks a full-time English teacher for a fixed-term maternity cover starting 1 February 2027. The post targets exceptional early-career teachers and notes that visa sponsorship is not available; successful applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check.

The role focuses on teaching English to develop students' confidence, creativity and ambition. The school emphasises a bespoke induction and ongoing professional development, with onsite

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Self-declaration of criminal record and suitability to work with children for shortlisted candidates.

Responsibilities

• Teach English to students at the school.
• Help students become confident and ambitious young people through their English learning.

Skills

Genuine love of English

Energy and creativity in the classroom

Job description

This is a full-time fixed-term maternity cover post teaching English at Esher Church of England High School, part of Enlighten Learning Trust, starting 1 February 2027. The core of the work is teaching English so that students gain confidence, creativity and ambition through the subject. The post welcomes applications from exceptional early-career teachers. Visa sponsorship is not available, and successful applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check.

What the job involves

• Teach English to students at the school
• Help students become confident and ambitious young people through their English learning

Skills & knowledge

• Genuine love of English
• Energy and creativity in the classroom

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check for successful applicants
• Self-declaration of criminal record and suitability to work with children for shortlisted candidates

What’s offered

• Protected PPA, an extra hour a fortnight (6 hours in total for a full-time teacher)
• Two-week October half term
• Free gym use with shower facilities
• Onsite parking
• 2-in-1 laptop
• Full Microsoft Office package
• Bespoke induction plan
• No hour-long lesson observations