Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an English Teacher to join our vibrant team, at Abbotsholme School. We seek a truly inspiring and energetic individual with passion for their subject and the desire to share their knowledge with all.Abbotsholme is a co-educational, boarding and day school, for boys and girls aged 2 to 20, set in a large, beautiful estate on the Staffordshire/Derbyshire border. We are committed to a holistic philosophy of education, striving to nurture and develop pupils' strengths and abilities through excellence in academic studies, superb pastoral care and a unique and broad-ranging extra-curricular programme.An exciting opportunity exists for a proven academic professional to join our vibrant team. With a thorough knowledge of the present curriculum, a strong track record in achieving excellent exam results and the ability to produce the best possible lessons that will inspire and challenge every pupil. The post holder will assist in the design of an engaging and challenging curriculum that inspires children to appreciate the subject and its application.This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to work in one of the most unique schools in the country.

We are looking for an individual with:

Purpose

To contribute to the school's vision of providing a high quality, holistic education for its pupils, by providing effective and inspirational teaching and contributing to the life of the school outside the classroom.

Specific responsibilities & duties

To teach throughout the range of the curriculum including GCSE and A Level

Personal qualities required

1. Passion for the subject and teaching.

2. Charisma, energy and enthusiasm.

3. Optimism, can-do attitude and desire for continuous improvement.

4. Thoroughness and commitment to supporting pupils.

5. Honesty, humility, courage, respect and integrity (the school's Behaviour Charter).

Responsibilities & duties as a teacher

Academic

1. To plan and deliver high quality and inspirational lessons.

2. To set regular assignments (homework) for the pupils, in accordance with the school policy.

3. To provide appropriate feedback for pupils on their work, including regular marking and attendance at parents' evenings.

4. To maintain appropriate records of pupils' progress.

5. To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of work and modify planning and teaching as appropriate.

6. To produce periodic reports and assessment grades for pupils, in line with the school schedule.

7. To maintain an attractive learning environment for the pupils.

8. To contribute to or write schemes of work for teaching groups.

9. To follow relevant school and departmental policies, for example the marking policy.

10. To keep abreast of national educational initiatives, debates and best practice within the subject, through attendance at INSET courses, as appropriate.

11. To fulfil specific departmental duties as detailed on the separate role-specific description (see above).

Pastoral

1. To be aware of the physical and emotional wellbeing of the pupils.

2. To promote and safeguard the welfare of pupils, liaising with other staff as necessary, including the School Health Advisor and Safeguarding Team.

3. To understand and implement all welfare and safeguarding policies, such as health and safety, child protection, safety on educational visits and attendance.

4. To fulfil the role of a tutor.

General

1. To attend weekly staff meetings at times organised by the SLT.

2. To share in the rota of break, lunchtime and evening supervision duties, as applicable.

3. To share in the covering for colleagues on short-term absence.

4. To contribute to the provision of extra-curricular activities, including the annual school 'Hikes' and, if needed, participation in a camp, during the summer term.

5. To contribute to the marketing of the school through attending periodic school open days.

6. To undertake any other reasonable requests of the Headmistress.

7. To role model and support the school's Behavioural Charter principles of honesty, integrity, humility, courage and respect.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to work in one of the most unique schools in the country.

Job Type - Full time

Schedule - Monday to Friday

Work Location - In person

Application deadline - We reserve the right to appoint if the right candidate is found therefore an early application is recomended.

Expected start date January 2026.

To apply, please complete the school application form and submit it together with a covering letter outlining your suitability to s.riley@abbotsholme.co.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Education:

Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:

Teaching: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

QTS (preferred)
Work Location: In person