Teacher of English
Sir Frederick Gibberd College, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6RN3 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st September 2026
Closing date
21 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
18 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £34,398.00 - £46,893.00 Annually (Actual) M1 to M6 Main Payscale
Teacher of English job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and passionate Teacher of English who is committed to making a positive impact on students’ lives. The successful candidate will possess strong subject knowledge and a clear understanding of effective teaching and learning in English, alongside a genuine commitment to supporting the progress and development of every student.
The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player, adaptable in their approach, and eager to contribute to a dynamic and supportive learning environment. A positive, proactive attitude and a commitment to continuous professional development are essential.
Applicants should have the experience or capability to teach across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, delivering high-quality lessons to students from Year 7 through to Year 13 across a range of abilities. You will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards in students’ learning, quality of work, and behaviour.
If you are passionate about education and driven to make a meaningful difference, we would be delighted to hear from you.
About the School
Sir Frederick Gibberd College is a forward-thinking and aspirational 11-18 secondary school in Harlow, Essex, with a clear and ambitious vision for excellence. Under new Headship since November 2026, the school is entering an exciting phase of growth and development, with a strong focus on raising standards and securing exceptional outcomes for all students. Our shared values are respected, kindness and success.
Our aim is to establish Sir Frederick Gibberd College as a centre of excellence: a place where high-quality teaching and learning are consistently delivered; where standards of behaviour, care, and support are exemplary; and where every student is empowered to achieve, succeed, and flourish.
Since opening in September 2019, the school is named after the distinguished architect who designed Harlow as one of the UK’s first post-war new towns and has been committed to serving its local community with pride. The school has grown steadily from its first Year 7 cohort into a thriving and inclusive community, where students, families, and staff work in partnership to learn, contribute, and succeed. The introduction of the Sixth Form in September 2021 marked a significant expansion, enabling students to continue their education in a supportive and ambitious environment that prepares them for the next stage of their lives.
At Sir Frederick Gibberd College, we provide a personalised and engaging curriculum, enriched by a wide range of innovative opportunities beyond the classroom. We are dedicated to developing confident, capable, and well-rounded individuals, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to realise their full potential.
About the Trust
BMAT is a thriving community of schools, committed to providing an outstanding education for every student attending one of our schools. We create environments where individuals matter, confidence flourishes, and every child can achieve exceptional outcomes. We currently oversee seven secondary academies and five primary academies, primarily located in Harlow, with additional sites in Newham and Stansted.
The Trust’s vision is clear - to work together to smash through the barriers that prevent children from becoming confident, high-achieving, and independent individuals.
What can BMAT offer you?
BMAT provides a range of benefits to support your personal and professional well-being:
Generous employer pension contribution through Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme
Private healthcare benefits, including 24/7 Doctorline access
Home and electronic salary sacrifice scheme
Cycle to work
Discounted Gym membership through salary sacrifice
Lifestyle and discount savings
Workplace nursery fee salary sacrifice scheme via Yellownest
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close the advert if a suitable candidate is shortlisted and appointed prior to the closing date.
BMAT Education is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
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 Sir Frederick Gibberd College
- School type
- Free Schools, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 843 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Sir Frederick Gibberd College website
Brand new 11-19 school with an academic sixth form in Harlow, Essex.
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