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Teacher of English

Cobham Free School, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1TF

35 days remaining to apply

• Earliest start date

  2 November 2026

• Latest start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  9 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (197)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Part time: 4 days a week, full time may be available
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: In Line with London Fringe

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are excited to invite applications for a well-qualified and dynamic individual to join our successful and friendly English department.

We can accommodate an October or January start, so early applications are preferred.

The English Department consists of a supportive team of eight teachers (including some Drama). Our GCSE English results for 2025 were exceptional - 36% grades 9-7, 88% 9-5, 96% 9-4. We are equally as proud of our progress results (+0.87). Drama is strong at CFS and extracurricular drama activities and participation in shows are extremely popular among our pupils.

What the school offers its staff

We are friendly supportive school, where our smaller class sizes mean all adults and pupils are known to each other. Combined with exceptional pastoral care, this means relationships are strong with a positive impact on good behaviour.

We offer membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme and free school lunches. The school keeps shorter term times - 34 weeks per year.

Visits are most welcome - we would be proud to show you our school !

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Cobham Free School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant
pre employment checks.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teacher of English Job brochure 2026.pdf - 3.91 MB (opens in new tab)

About Cobham Free School

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 4 to 18
• Education phase: All through school
• Size: 983 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Cobham Free School website
• Email address: jobs@cobhamfreeschool.org.uk
• Phone number: 03303300237
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cobham-free-school

A publicly funded school for pupils aged 4-18 in the heart of Cobham

Arranging a visit to Cobham Free School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@cobhamfreeschool.org.uk.

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