Teacher of English

Contract Type:Full Time, Permanent

Salary:MPS/UPS

Closing Date:18th May 2026

About the Role

Goffs-Churchgate Academy is seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher of English to join our thriving school community starting in September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a smaller-than-average secondary school with a strong sense of community and a commitment to academic excellence. You will play a key role in inspiring and challenging students to achieve their full potential while contributing to the school’s ethos of ‘no set destiny for any child.’

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging and well-structured English lessons to students across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Assess, monitor, and report on student progress, ensuring all learners are supported to achieve their best.
• Develop and adapt curriculum materials to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Prepare students for GCSE examinations, ensuring high standards of achievement.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively to create a safe and productive learning environment.
• Undertake pastoral responsibilities, including acting as a form tutor and supporting students’ academic and personal development.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and external professionals to support student success.
• Participate in extracurricular activities, such as school trips and clubs, to enrich the student experience.
• Engage in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching practice and contribute to the school’s continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree relevant to English.
• Proven experience teaching English at Key Stages 3 and 4, with a track record of good or outstanding outcomes (NQTs with strong potential are welcome to apply).
• A passion for teaching English and a commitment to inspiring a love of learning in students.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to use data effectively to inform lesson planning.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Benefits

• A supportive and collaborative working environment within a highly aspirational school.
• Access to outstanding career development opportunities, including bespoke leadership programmes and CPD.
• Modern teaching facilities, including state-of-the-art classrooms and resources.
• Opportunities to work across the Generations Multi Academy Trust, enhancing your professional growth.
• Additional benefits such as exam marker payments, financial incentives for extracurricular activities, and subsidised nursery provision.
• A strong focus on staff well-being and work-life balance.

How to Apply

Please contact the HR department on 01992 624375 or email recruitment@generationsmat.herts.sch.uk for further details.

Equal Opportunities

Generations Multi Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to this post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Safer Recruitment

Goffs-Churchgate Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, qualifications, experience checks, medical clearance, enhanced DBS checks, social media checks, and documentary evidence showing your entitlement to work in the UK.