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Teacher of English (1 year fixed term)

Dr Challoner's Grammar School, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 5HA

This job expired on 5 December 2025 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  Easter term

• Closing date

  5 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  20 November 2025

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Fixed term - One year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: TPS + Fringe allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

QTS, with experience of teaching English to at least GCSE level. An effective communicator, competent IT user, and good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection issues.

What the school offers its staff

• High staff retention
• A friendly working environment with supportive and caring colleagues.
• Culture of teamwork, loyalty and aspiration
• Engaging, able and well-motivated students
• Outstanding modern facilities, including recently modernised sports, music, arts and science facilities.
• An innovative approach to learning
• Outstanding facilities in every subject
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme including financial and legal advice, counselling and healthprogrammes
• Access to onsite cardio fitness and weights room
• Free onsite parking
• Access to regular staff social events
• Generous pay based on the LondonFringe Allowance

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

Dr Challoner’s Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe In Education guidance, we will carry out online searches to research information on shortlisted candidates, to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. This is not part of the shortlisting process; if there are any findings of concern, you will be given the opportunity to address them at interview.

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Additional documents

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

Teacher of English Information Pack 2025.pdf - 3.33 MB (opens in new tab)

About Dr Challoner's Grammar School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1368 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Dr Challoner's Grammar School website
• Email address: gby@challoners.org
• Phone number: 01494 787500
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/dr-challoner-s-grammar-school

Boys' Grammar School with a co-educational Sixth Form, situated on the edge of the Chilterns a short walk from Amersham station. Aspirational staff and students, with an atmosphere that values character education, resilience and kindness. Also a Teaching School and SCITT, so unparalleled opportunities for staff development

Arranging a visit to Dr Challoner's Grammar School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email gby@challoners.org.

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