Teacher of English at Harrow School

Harrow School; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrow School is seeking an enthusiastic English teacher to join their dynamic department. The role includes teaching English across all levels, contributing to the department's profile, and engaging in pastoral care and co-curricular activities. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and a generous benefits package.

Benefits

Rent free accommodation

Health cover for you and family

Qualifications

• Teach English throughout the School.
• Contribute to the super-curriculum and co-curricular activities.
• Support the House Master in pastoral care.

Responsibilities

• Make an enthusiastic contribution to the work of the department.
• Further the high profile of the department among students.
• Teach PSHEE to a tutor group.

Skills

Creative Teaching

Literature

English Language

Education

Good Degree

Job description

New

New

Job Reference #

EDV/2025/HS/65092

Location

5 High Street, Harrow-on-the-Hill, Greater London, HA1 3HP

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

Annually (Actual)Harrow has its own salary scale and many other benefits.

Closing Date

8:00am, 2nd Jun 2025

Start Date

1st September 2025

Positions Available

1

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

Interviews will be on a rolling basis.

Interview Date(s) Interviews will be on a rolling basis.

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About This Role

Harrow School is situated in Harrow on the Hill in north-west London. The School is located on a 324-acre estate which encompasses much of Harrow on the Hill and is one of the best-known schools in the world. Around 837 boys study at Harrow and live in the School’s 12 boarding houses. Employees particularly value the School’s beautiful green estate, the positive working environment, and good relationships with their colleagues.

The Department

Harrow's English department has a strong tradition of combining creative teaching with extremely strong examination performance; it is a large and busy department that achieves excellent results at all levels and continues to attract healthy numbers at A level. It consists of nine full-time teachers, some of whom teach Drama as well as English. Most of the department is housed in one building, and teachers have well-equipped class rooms, including a Surface Book computer and a projector to enable the effective use of IT. Teachers are given a considerable level of freedom in the choice of texts where possible, and boys are encouraged to read widely and ambitiously. The School's reading strategy ensures that each boy has ring-fenced time each week for reading simply for pleasure.

The department currently prepares boys for CAIE IGCSE in both English and English Literature; in the most recent public exams, 84% of English grades were 9-7 and 89% of English Literature grades were 9-7. At A level, boys follow the OCR specification and results have been consistently impressive: in 2023, 41% of boys received A* grades and 64% achieved A*-A grades.

There are numerous English competitions that run throughout the academic year, from poetry recitation to short-story writing, and boys from all year groups take part in these. There are two main English societies, both named after prominent Old Harrovian writers. The Sheridan Society is the main literary society and is focused on organising talks, lectures and theatre trips. The L P Hartley Society is for boys with an interest in creative writing and is primarily a forum for sharing and developing boys' own work. The department's creative writing magazine, in collaboration with Harrow International schools, showcases the best work produced by boys from all year groups.

The Role

The successful applicant will teach English throughout the School; make an enthusiastic contribution to the work of the department; further the high profile of the department among Harrovians; contribute to the super-curriculum, which includes Electives, lectures and all other academic extension; be a tutor in a House, supporting the House Master in the pastoral care of a group of boys; teach PSHEE to a tutor group; and contribute to co-curricular activities, which are an important part of boarding school life. Support and training to achieve Qualified Teacher Status can be offered if required. We occasionally appoint Masters with outstanding qualities and a good degree who do not have a formal teaching qualification.

The Post Comes With a Generous Package, Including

• - Rent free accommodation provided on the Hill;
• - Health cover provided free of charge for you and at a reduced rate for any members of your immediate family that you may wish to add.
  
  

Please note that applications will be considered as they are received. The School reserves the right to appoint at any time in the process.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are values that are important to us at Harrow. We believe in diversity of thought and actively welcome everyone regardless of their background to bring their valuable and relevant skills to our community.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants must be willing to undergo enhanced child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with any past employer and the Disclosure and Barring Service. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

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Contact Details

Christine Ryan

020 8872 8003

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Harrow School Would Like All Candidates To Answer Specific Questions For The Personal Statement Section. For Reference, Here Is a Preview Of The Questions/headings

• In addition to providing a Supporting Statement, please advise the number of people in your direct family, excluding yourself. This is to facilitate accommodation planning.
  
  

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