Teacher of English
The Cornelius Vermuyden School, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9QS7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
18 June 2026 at 8am
Date listed
11 June 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £51,051.00 Annually (Actual) MPR 1 - UPS3 depending on candidates' experience and demonstrable impact
Teacher of English job summary
We recognise how vital strong literacy skills are for students, both within school -enabling them to access the curriculum across all subjects - and beyond, helping to open doors to future opportunities, pathways and aspirations.
As such, we are seeking an excellent Teacher of English who is passionate about their subject and committed to inspiring a love of literature and language in every student.
You will deliver engaging and ambitious lessons that enable students to explore texts and writing in creative and thought-provoking ways, while prioritising oracy and encouraging young people to articulate their ideas and opinions with clarity and confidence. Through high expectations and expert teaching, you will ensure all students are supported to achieve and succeed.
As part of our dedicated English team, you will work collaboratively with colleagues to provide the very best learning experiences for students. You will reflect on your practice, embrace new approaches to teaching and learning, and contribute to enrichment opportunities that broaden students’ experiences and deepen their appreciation of English.
About you
We are seeking someone who:
- Is an excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for English.
- Has experience working with pupils with a diverse range of abilities and needs.
- Has high expectations and a genuine belief that every child can succeed.
- Communicates clearly and confidently with pupils, staff and families.
- Understands that context informs decisions but does not define expectations or lower ambition.
- Is committed to continual professional development and collaborative working.
Seeing the school in action will give you a real sense of who we are and where we are heading and would encourage you to visit us. To arrange a tour or a conversation with the Headteacher, please contact the school office on 01268 685011 or admin@corneliusvermuyden.com.
We look forward to welcoming you to CorneliUS Vermuyden School.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of suitable applications have been received. Early application is therefore strongly encouraged.
Cornelius Vermuyden School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All postholders working in our schools will be considered to work in Regulated Activity and will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance all shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches that may include social media. For further information please contact HR@seeat.org.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About The Cornelius Vermuyden School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- Up to 900 pupils
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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