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Teacher of English

Imberhorne School, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 1QY

This job expired on 5 June 2026 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  5 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about teaching and learning in English? Do you have the skills and aptitudes necessary to join a committed and cohesive team of teachers who all aspire to deepen their passion for our craft and help students fulfil their potential? Can you make a significant contribution to a team which is renowned for its excellence in teaching outcomes?

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious, creative and visionary Teacher of English to join us to ensure our students have an outstanding learning experience in English. Candidates should be excellent classroom practitioners, able to inspire and motivate students with their love of teaching. We welcome applications from ECTs and part-time applications will be considered. The ability to teach film at KS5 would be an advantage.

What the school offers its staff

We are a founding member of the Mid Sussex Federation of Schools, a strong, collaborative group of four local secondaryschools. Membership of the federation brings many more opportunities for personal and professional development thanwould normally be available in a stand-alone school. You can read more about this on our website.

We believe in nurturingour staff and opening opportunities to them in the same way we do our students. Professional learning is at the heart of ouroffer for staff, and we will support you to develop your own knowledge and skills within our extensive and varied trainingprogramme. We provide a full induction programme for all staff new to the school.

Our students have an extremely positive attitude towards their learning, enjoy school and feel valued and well cared for. We promote a collaborative culture with a strong commitment to the professional development of our staff. We are also working towards the aim of being an anti-discrimination school.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Imberhorne is committed to safeguarding children and all posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teacher of English Recruitment Pack.pdf - 4.16 MB (opens in new tab)

About Imberhorne School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1573 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Imberhorne School website
• Email address: anicholls@imberhorne.co.uk
• Phone number: 01342 323562
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/imberhorne-school

Imberhorne is a thriving and oversubscribed 11-18 school in East Grinstead on the Surrey/Sussex border.

Arranging a visit to Imberhorne School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email anicholls@imberhorne.co.uk.

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