Teacher of English
Hampton Gardens Secondary School, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 8HR14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
7 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
23 April 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 - £51,047.00 Annually (FTE)
Teacher of English job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic, ambitious and passionate Teacher of English to join our well‑established and successful English department on a fixed‑term basis for one academic year from September 2026.
This is an exciting opportunity for either an experienced teacher looking for a new challenge or an ECT eager to begin their career in a supportive and dedicated department. Our ECTs follow the DfE Early Career Framework and benefit from both a subject mentor and an Induction Tutor.
We are looking for a teacher who can inspire a love of reading, writing and literature, and who has a genuine enthusiasm for working with young people. You will take great satisfaction in helping students develop their skills, confidence and academic success. The ability to teach GCSE Film studies would be advantageous but is not essential.
As part of this role, you will also undertake the role of form tutor, supporting student welfare and academic progress.
What We're Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is:
- A qualified teacher with strong subject knowledge.
- Passionate about inspiring young people, fostering curiosity, confidence and a love of English.
- Committed to high expectations for student learning, behaviour and personal development.
- Skilled at planning and delivering engaging, accessible lessons that meet the needs of all learners, including SEND and high prior attainers.
- Confident in using assessment and data to monitor progress and provide clear, constructive feedback.
- An effective classroom practitioner, able to build a positive and purposeful learning environment.
About the English Department
The English Department is well‑established, collaborative and ambitious, with a strong commitment to ensuring students of all abilities are supported, challenged and inspired.
At Key Stage 3, students follow a broad and engaging curriculum that develops:
- Reading for meaning and enjoyment
- Writing for a range of purposes and audiences
- Spoken language skills
- Secure grammatical knowledge
At Key Stage 4, students study Edexcel GCSE English Language and Edexcel GCSE English Literature and also have the opportunity to study Eduqas GCSE Film Studies, where they explore a diverse range of films, creative techniques and critical approaches.
At Key Stage 5, students can study AQA A Level English Literature and AQA A Level English Language.
About Hampton Gardens
Hampton Gardens is a thriving, oversubscribed secondary school with a strong reputation for excellence. Our school is home to some of the highest-performing departments in the city, and we are proud to provide an exceptional education for our local community.
Staff wellbeing sits at the heart of everything we do. As part of our school and Trust values, we are committed to creating a positive, enjoyable and supportive working environment for every member of our team.
When you join Hampton Gardens, you become part of a collaborative, caring community where everyone works together to deliver the best possible educational experience for our students. If you are passionate about making a difference and want to grow in a school that invests in its people, we would be delighted to welcome you to Hampton Gardens.
How to Apply
If having read the advertisement, job description and person specification, you are motivated to apply for this position please submit your application through MyNewTerm.
- Please complete all sections of the application form. Please note that CV’s will not be accepted.
- Your personal statement should outline your previous experience and how this makes you a suitable candidate for the position for which you are applying.
We are looking for a September 2026 appointment and would welcome visits if you wish to tour the school prior to application. If you have any questions, would like a general conversation about the role or wish to arrange a tour, please contact the HR Team in the first instance at jobs@hamptonacademiestrust.org.uk
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline if a suitable candidate is found.
AGENCY APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.
Hampton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Hampton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will require an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, the school will consider carrying out an online search as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Full details are contained with our Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy and Recruitment and Selection Policy, which are available via our website, or on request.
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 Hampton Gardens Secondary School
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1264 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hampton Gardens Secondary School website
Hampton Gardens is an 11-19 free school which opened in September 2017 to an initial intake of 180 Year 7 students. When full, the school will accommodate 1200 students in years 7-11 and 300 students in Sixth Form.
Hampton Gardens is part of the Hampton Academies Trust who also run the highly successful and popular Hampton College all-through school, Hampton Lakes Primary School and Dogsthorpe Infant School. HAT schools have very close links and some shared staff.
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