Teacher of English

Human Resource
Uk
May 9, 2025
£30 - £47 / year
Full Time
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Job Description

English Teacher
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time (Part-time considered)
Salary: Teachers’ Pay Scale
Hours: 32.5 per week
Closing Date: 9am, Friday 16 May 2025
Location: Hailsham Community College, Battle Road, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1DT

Join Our Growing Team

Due to continued expansion, Hailsham Community College is seeking a passionate and skilled English teacher to join our successful English Department. This is a fantastic opportunity to teach English up to GCSE, with the potential to teach A Level Language or Literature for the right candidate.

We are proud of our long-standing record of student progress and outstanding A Level outcomes. You’ll be joining an experienced, motivated, and supportive team that shares resources, ideas, and a commitment to fostering a love of reading and literature.

What You’ll Need

  • We are looking for a teacher who can demonstrate:
  • A values-driven approach and excellent classroom practice
  • A strong passion for English and a commitment to student achievement
  • Tenacity in driving progress for students of all abilities
  • Confidence teaching at Key Stage 3 and 4 (with potential for KS5)

Why Join Us?

At Hailsham Community College Academy Trust, we offer:

  • A highly supportive Senior and Middle Leadership Team
  • A dedicated pastoral support structure
  • Tailored professional development at all career stages
  • Excellent teaching facilities within a modern school building
  • Staff benefits including Corporate Membership to Benenden Health and Cycle to Work Scheme

Our English Department boasts:

  • Well-developed schemes of learning and curriculum development
  • A focus on stretch and challenge for every student
  • A collaborative environment to inspire readers, confident speakers, and expressive writers

How to Apply

Please download the Job Pack and Application Form from our website:
www.hccat.net

Your covering letter (max two A4 pages, size 12 font) should respond to:
“How will I ensure that all my students make excellent progress?”

Completed applications should be sent to:
job.vacancies@hccat.net

Please note: CVs are not accepted.

We may interview before the deadline for the right candidate, so early applications are encouraged. To arrange a visit, please contact Reception on 01323 841468.

Safeguarding & Legal Compliance

This post is subject to:

Enhanced DBS clearance

Verification of the right to live and work in the UK

Compliance with the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2009

Online searches for shortlisted candidates in line with KCSIE 2023

All staff are expected to promote the welfare of children and adhere to the College’s safeguarding policies at all times. For more on DBS checks, visit:
www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Additional Information

Work Permits:
We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post, subject to meeting the UK Border Agency’s Points-Based Immigration System. However, we cannot guarantee clearance will be granted.

Hailsham Community College Academy Trust is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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