Job Description

Hours of work: 32.5 Hours


Working pattern: Full-time


Closing date: 9am Friday 4 July 2025


For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:


Robertsbridge Community College


Knelle Road


Robertsbridge


East Sussex


TN32 5EA


Phone: 01580 880360


Email: admin@robertsbridge.org.uk


Website: www.robertsbridge.org.uk


Please note, we do not accept CVs.


Teacher of English


Robertsbridge Community College is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic and adaptable Teacher of English, who can demonstrate excellent subject knowledge, to join our highly motivated team. The position is offered on a permanent basis and is expected to begin in September, but a flexible start date can be arranged for the right candidate. We are driven by a pursuit of high academic standards regardless of background and a desire for all students to experience an exceptional education. We are open to applications from experienced teachers or ambitious newcomers.


Our ideal candidate will:


Be an excellent teacher to students of all abilities in key stages 3 and 4. Have a love of the subject and desire and ability to convey this to students. Be enthusiastic, energetic and open to innovation. Possess effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent. Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace. Be committed to extra-curricular activities including lunch time activities. Be committed to continuing professional learning. Have integrity, optimism and a good sense of humour. Hold a good honours degree along with qualified teacher status. In return, we offer:


A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues. A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do. A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals. A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students' life chances. A school in which the students are enthusiastic, engaging and thoughtful. We would be pleased to welcome you for an informal visit to our school prior to application.


Robertsbridge Community College is committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.