Teacher of English (fixed term contract with potential for permanency)

Millais School; Horsham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded secondary school in Horsham is seeking a dedicated Teacher of English for a fixed-term contract until the end of the academic year 2026. The role offers excellent opportunities for career progression within a supportive environment, and applications from Early Careers Teachers are welcome. High teaching standards and effective communication skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated teaching abilities in the English subject.
• Capacity to work collaboratively within a teaching team.
• Willingness to support students' diverse learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Teach English to students aged 11-16.
• Provide an engaging and challenging learning environment.
• Foster student development and collaboration.

Skills

Excellent teaching skills

Self-motivation

High level organisational and ICT skills

Effective communication skills

Job description

Overview

Millais is a secondary 11-16 girls' comprehensive school in which the students are eager to learn and expect to be challenged in all areas of the curriculum. We are looking forward to welcoming boys in September 2026 for the first intake in year 7. We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, talented and dynamic teacher of English to join our successful team on initially a fixed term contract until the end of the academic year 2026, with the potential for permanent employment. This post will provide an excellent foundation for career progression within a supportive and stimulating professional environment. Applications from Early Careers Teachers looking for their first post would be very welcome.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent teaching skills
• Self-motivation and potential for further promotion
• High level organisational and ICT skills
• Effective communication skills, with the capacity to work collaboratively as part of a team

If you believe you have vision, drive and flair and would relish the opportunity of working in a very successful and forward-looking school with highly motivated students, then Millais School would welcome your application.

Millais school and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, safer recruitment checks including satisfactory references and an online and social media search may be undertaken.

For more information and to request an application pack please contact Dion Mills at Hays Education at [e-mail]

Closing date: 12.00pm Tuesday 14 October 2025
Interviews: w/c Monday 20 October 2025