Teacher Of English

The Sele School, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 2DG

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  28 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS Depending on Experience
• Additional allowances:

  MPS/UPS Depending on Experience

Teacher Of English job summary

The Sele School is seeking an outstanding educator of English to join a high achieving, successful and forward- looking team of staff. We wish to appoint an imaginative and enthusiastic teacher with ambition to develop further in their career. The successful candidate will be keen to work alongside a team determined to create an excellent learning experience for all of our students

As an English teacher, you will inspire and motivate young people to understand the diverse representation of themes and writers in the literary canon, expose our students to a broad range of texts locally and from abroad, and develop skills in literary criticism and theory.

The successful candidate will:

have a track record of high impact teaching

have excellent subject knowledge

be inspiring, dynamic and passionate

promote The Sele School’s ethos and values

What can we offer you?

The chance to work in a positive, welcoming and forward-thinking community where evidence-based methods are seamlessly integrated into teaching and learning

A dedicated staff who are enthusiastic and who want the best for our students

Access to Chiltern Learning Trusts comprehensive and fully professional development programme.

Mentoring provision for all those new to middle or senior leadership

A CPD package which is tailored to suit your stage of career development

Cycle to work scheme which is part of the school’s sustainability strategy

At the Sele School, our purpose is to enrich the lives of every single young person and empower every child to successfully write their next chapter —whether that is further education, employment, or training. We explicitly measure our success by the long-term readiness and future security of our students. Our Three Core Values are: Belong, Thrive and Succeed. We view education as a transformative process and if you feel you have the discipline and work ethic to teach at the highest level then The Sele School is the place for you.

We offer our staff a comprehensive CPD programme with opportunities to visit our partner schools. If you wish to learn more about the school, please feel free to view the videos on our school website which can be found on the “About Us - School Vision and Ethos” and “English Curriculum” page.

If you wish to see the school in action, please contact the Head’s PA, Madeline Genovese, to arrange a visit to the school, at: hr@sele.herts.sch.uk.

Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor applicants from overseas.

The Sele School community is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all staff and volunteers are expected to demonstrate this commitment in all aspects of their work. Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection training. A full enhanced DBS check will be undertaken and references will be sought prior to appointment start date.

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.

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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.

About The Sele School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 382 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Sele School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-sele-school-hertford

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