Position: English Teacher
Location: Hertford
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September
Key Stages: KS3–KS5

English Teaching Role in a Foundation School

A successful Foundation School in Hertford is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational English Teacher to join its thriving English department from September. This is a full-time role within a supportive and ambitious school that values academic achievement, creativity, and a love of literature.

English is a highly regarded subject within the school, with students encouraged to become confident readers, thoughtful analysts, and skilled communicators through an engaging and challenging curriculum.

About the Role

You will teach English Language and English Literature across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5, delivering engaging lessons that foster a passion for reading, writing, and critical thinking.

Students study a diverse range of texts, including Shakespeare, poetry, modern literature, and non-fiction, developing strong analytical, interpretative, and creative writing skills.

You will prepare students for GCSE and A-Level examinations, supporting them in achieving excellent outcomes and progressing to higher education and a wide variety of future careers.

Working as part of a collaborative and successful department, you will contribute to curriculum development, literacy initiatives, and enrichment activities that promote a culture of reading across the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach English Language and English Literature across KS3, KS4, and KS5

• Deliver engaging and academically challenging lessons

• Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level examinations

• Develop students’ analytical, interpretative, and writing skills

• Assess student work and provide detailed, constructive feedback

• Monitor progress and implement targeted intervention strategies

• Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development

• Support literacy programmes, reading initiatives, and enrichment activities

The School Environment

This Foundation School in Hertford provides a welcoming and aspirational learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential.

The English department benefits from strong leadership, excellent resources, collaborative planning, and a culture focused on high standards and continuous improvement.

Staff are supported through comprehensive professional development opportunities and clear pathways for career progression.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching English at secondary level

• Ability to teach KS3 and KS4 confidently

• Strong subject knowledge in English Language and Literature

• Excellent classroom management and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience teaching A-Level English

• Experience working within a Foundation School or similar setting

• Ability to contribute to literacy and reading initiatives

• Strong track record of examination success and pupil progress

How to Apply

If you are interested in this English Teacher role in a Foundation School in Hertford starting in September, please submit your CV. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the next stages of the recruitment process.