Teacher of English

We are seeking to appoint a full-time Teacher of English who is able to teach across the Senior School age range (11-18 years) and who can prepare pupils

for GCSE and A Level examinations in the subject. The position is suitable for either a teacher who is in the early stages of their career (including recent graduates) or one with more experience who is seeking to develop in a new and stimulating environment.

The English Faculty is energetic and enthusiastic, and committed to fostering in its pupils a lifetime interest in literature. The Faculty, which consists of eleven members of staff, has several clear aims: we want pupils at the School to be able to read with sensitivity, write with clarity, and gain an appreciation of our rich literary heritage.

All pupils in Senior 11 follow the Cambridge IGCSE courses in Literature and Language. A significant number of pupils go on to take English Literature at A

Level where the Faculty teaches the Pearson Edexcel specification. Our outcomes at A Level are consistently strong: in 2025, 81% of grades were A or A* , and pupils regularly go on to read English at leading universities.

The Faculty prides itself on its co-curricular opportunities and works closely with the School librarian and our Writer in Residence to foster a love of reading. The Wall, our School magazine, is an award-winning publication written by pupils and overseen by the English Faculty. Our Key Stage 3 pupils participate each year in the ESU’s Performing Shakespeare competition, and we organise regular educational visits to places such as the Globe Theatre and Strawberry Hill House. All our pupils benefit from a rich programme of theatre visits, visiting writers and creating writing competitions.

Teaching staff are expected to be in School between 08:00 to 16:00, however hours are as required to fulfil the duties of this role, both before and after school hours.

Ibstock operates a six month probation period for teaching roles.

Job start date - 1 January 2026.

Salary for this role will be competitive (depending on skills and years of experience) .

Deadline for applications - 21 September 2025.