Teacher of English
Barnhill Community High School, Hayes, UB4 9LE14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
29 January 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
15 January 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £36,413.00 Annually (Actual) Possible TLR for the right candidate
Teacher of English job summary
Teacher of English
Location: Barnhill Community High School
Salary: MPS/UPR £36,413 to £53,994 per annum
Additional Salary information: Possible TLR for the right candidate
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time teaching contract
Start Date: September 2025
About Us: Barnhill is a heavily oversubscribed, high performing school that places wellbeing and quality of life at the heart of its ethos. Barnhill performs in and around the top 5% of schools in the country and was judged to be outstanding by Ofsted in February 2024. The sixth form was judged to be a very strong aspect of the school in the inspection.
Barnhill is part of Middlesex Learning Partnership, a multi-academy trust which is dedicated to providing exceptional educational opportunities for young people, fostering inclusive learning environments, and nurturing a strong sense of community. With three schools under our care—Barnhill High School, Belmore Primary, and William Byrd Primary—our mission is to ensure every child has access to outstanding facilities that inspire success.
Staff Wellbeing: We have a very well thought of staff wellbeing that focusses on allowing staff to concentrate on their work without unnecessary impediment. In addition to this there is a range of supportive measures such as marking from home, wellbeing events and staff celebrations.
The Role: An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the English department of Barnhill Community High School.
Our English Department is at the centre of the curriculum at Barnhill. We have a dynamic and forward-thinking team dedicated to fostering critical thinking, communication and collaboration with an ambitious and inclusive curriculum. A wide range of texts are delivered, creating a dynamic and exhilarating curriculum for our pupils; literature is placed at the heart of teaching and learning in order to engage and inspire our pupils as young readers
A department of 11 teachers, with an innate passion for their subject, which is reflected in their teaching and students’ attitude to learning in lessons. The English department is thriving, where student progress at GCSE and A Level has been well above national averages for many years with disadvantaged students’ outcomes closely matching their peers. Our progress 8 score was 0.54 in 2024 (significantly above average) with A Level progress in the top 25% of schools. We also see high numbers of our students’ progress to Oxbridge and Russell Group Universities, studying English related degrees.
Key Responsibilities:
- To be a member of Barnhill Community High and be responsible for the safety, welfare and educational progress of groups of students as assigned by the Head Teacher and to take an appropriate share of collective responsibility for all students.
- To teach a timetable commensurate with the post.
- To positively contribute to the efficient and effective planning and running of the English Curriculum Area.
- To contribute to the development of the school ethos.
What We're Looking For:
- Qualified Teacher Status in the relevant or related curriculum area.
- Experience of teaching within age range to be served by the school (11-18). (This may be obtained from teaching practise).
- A positive, enthusiastic outlook, embracing risk and innovation.
- Commitment to the provision of Equal opportunities for all children in all aspects of their education throughout the school.
What We Offer:
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Professional development opportunities to help you grow and succeed in your role.
Further Information:
Barnhill Community High is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
It is an offence to apply for the position if you are barred from engaging regulated activity relevant to children.
Early applications are positively encouraged and the school reserves the right to shortlist and interview earlier than advertised.
CVs will not be accepted
Pleases see link to the Child protection policy –
Child protection and safeguarding policy
Please note we hold the right to carry out online checks on applicants selected for interview.
Closing Date: 29th January 2025
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 are not accepted.
About Barnhill Community High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1574 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
Barnhill Community High has an amazing record of staff development leading to rapid career progression at all levels. This school is part of the Middlesex Learning Partnership, which is at an exciting time in its development. The Trust has a strong shared sense of community and a real commitment to making a difference to the lives of young people.
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