English Teacher UK Visa Sponsorship

Job Description

English Teacher (Key Stage 3 & 4)

• Location: West Hatch
• Salary: TBD (Competitive Pay Scale)
• Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an inspiring educator ready to shape the next generation of readers, writers, and thinkers? We are looking for a passionate English Teacher to join our vibrant team. Whether you are an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking for a supportive start or an experienced practitioner seeking a fresh challenge, we provide an environment where your career can flourish.

Why Join West Hatch?

We believe that a teacher’s well-being is the foundation of a successful classroom. To support this, we offer a market-leading benefits package:

• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from our “Banked Cover” scheme, allowing you to accrue time for term-time days off. Our Headteacher is actively committed to workload reduction through regular wellbeing forums.
•  Health & Fitness: Free access to our brand-new sports hall, fully equipped gym, and on-site swimming pool.
•  Professional Freedom: We provide laptops and a flexible working culture outside of school hours.
•  Streamlined Processes: We have minimal marking expectations and provide dedicated CPD days specifically for internal mock examination grading.
•  Career Growth: Numerous paid development opportunities are available within departments and across the school.

Your Role & Responsibilities

As a core member of our English Department, you will deliver high-quality learning across KS3 and KS4. Your focus will be on:

•  Instructional Excellence: Planning and delivering engaging lessons that ensure student progression and curiosity.
•  Assessment for Learning: Using data effectively to track student progress, including those with SEN or Gifted & Talented designations.
•  Environment: Maintaining a purposeful, orderly, and inspiring classroom.
•  Collaboration: Contributing to the development of Schemes of Learning and participating in school-wide initiatives.
•  Holistic Contribution: Acting as a Form Tutor and supporting our extra-curricular programmes.

Candidate Requirements

We are looking for individuals who possess:

•  Secure, up-to-date knowledge of the English curriculum and assessment standards.
•  The ability to prepare students effectively for national examinations.
•  Strong classroom management skills and a commitment to professional development.
•  A can-do attitude—while English is your focus, our team stays flexible to meet the school’s curriculum needs.

Visa Sponsorship & International Applicants

We welcome talent from around the globe. Visa sponsorship for the Skilled Worker route is available for eligible candidates.

•  If you are an international citizen, you can find official guidance on teaching in England via the UK government website.

Commitment to Safeguarding

West Hatch is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to:

1.  A satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check.
2.  Verification of your Right to Work in the UK.
3.  Compliance with the “Keeping Children Safe in Education” statutory guidance.

Note: Applicants must disclose any unspent convictions or cautions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

How to Apply

To maintain a fair and consistent recruitment process, CVs will not be accepted.

1. Download the official application form from our portal.
2. Complete the form in full, ensuring all employment history is accounted for.
3. Upload your completed application through our submission link.

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