Teacher of English

Teacher of English, September 2026 Full-Time

We  seek  an  enthusiastic  and  conscientious  English  Teacher  to  join  our  friendly  and  successful  senior  school
department in September 2026.

We welcome applications from experienced teachers, ECTs and graduates. If an ECT or graduate were appointed
to the post, a high level of structured support and guidance (meeting statutory requirements) would be provided
to ensure progression towards the successful completion of their training or induction period. We pride ourselves
on the level of support and care given to teachers in the early stages of their careers.

The successful candidate will:

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have a passionate interest in the subject
have excellent subject knowledge
be an outstanding classroom teacher
possess creativity, strong organisational abilities, and excellent interpersonal skills
have the ability to motivate and inspire pupils of great academic potential, including Oxford and
Cambridge candidates, while bringing an equal level of enthusiasm to teaching across the full ability
range.
join a talented and welcoming team

The  English Department  currently  consists  of  the  Head  of Department  and  eight other  specialist teachers. It  is
housed largely in its own dedicated suite of classrooms. There is also a departmental office/resource room.
In the first three years, English is taught in form groups. The Department has its own flexible Key Stage 3 English
Programme which is subject to continuous review and development. In Years 10 and 11, English sets consist of
approximately 12 to 23 students and follow the Edexcel IGCSE course for English Language (Specification A) and
CAIE English Literature (0992). We teach the Eduqas English Literature A level as a linear course.

Teachers  appointed  to  Colfe’s  are  expected  to  maintain  the  highest  professional  standards  and  to  contribute
significantly to the co-curricular life of the school. In return, those who join Colfe’s can expect to become part of
a caring, purposeful and committed community of outstandingly supportive colleagues.

Teaching staff at Colfe’s enjoy a range of benefits including:

•  Colfe’s highly competitive salary scale
•  Longer holidays than the maintained sector
•  Free lunches
•  Free membership of Colfe’s Leisure Centre
•  Free on-site parking
•  Excellent professional development opportunities
•  Cycle to Work scheme
•  Annual flu vaccination

Application procedure

The recruitment process will require all applicants to complete an application form, accompanied by a letter of
application, current CV and details of two referees, who will be contacted prior to interview, in accordance with
the School’s Safer Recruitment procedures. There will be an interview, task and lesson observation for short listed
candidates.

The application may be submitted either electronically, to: recruitment@colfes.com or by post, to: Mrs A Ross,
Human Resources, Colfe’s School, Horn Park Lane, London SE12 8AW

Applications should be sent as soon as possible and by 9.00 AM on Tuesday 24 February 2026 at the latest.
Colfe’s  reserves  the  right  to  appoint  to  this  post  before  the  closing  date  if  necessary  and  we  would  therefore
encourage early applications.

Colfe’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be
willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure &
Barring Service.