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Teacher of English

Guildford County School, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4LU

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• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  1 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 34,398.00 - 46,839.00

Teacher of English job summary

Teacher of English – Ignite Curiosity, Cultivate Creativity, Make a Difference!

 

Salary:                TMPS or UPS (Fringe allowance)

Start Date:          1st September 2026

Contract:            Full-time or Part-time

 

Are you a passionate English Teacher ready to engage and inspire students? We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic individual to join our thriving English department. If you have a love for teaching and a commitment to student success, we’d love to hear from you!

 

Why Guildford County?

 

With an outstanding Ofsted rating from both 2017 and 2023, Guildford County School is celebrated for delivering a rich and varied learning experience. Our students are eager to learn, motivated and committed to excellence.

 

About the Role:

As our new Teacher of English, you will:

·          Design & deliver inspiring lessons across Key Stages 3–5 that spark a love of language and literature;

·          Guide exam preparation through engaging revision sessions, formative assessments and constructive feedback;

·          Track and celebrate progress, tailoring strategies to help every student flourish;

·          Collaborate across the department, co-creating schemes of work, sharing resources and championing best practice;

·          Support students’ personal growth as a tutor, fostering well-being, confidence and a sense of belonging.

·          Have the highest standards of professionalism, and seek to transform the lives of others as a direct result of your work;

·          Place learning and progress at the heart of your daily life and act always with an equitable approach to school improvement;

Who We’re Looking For:

·          A strong knowledge of the National Curriculum with the ability to teach up to A-Level;

·          Excellent communication, organisational and ICT skills;

·          A passion for teaching and a commitment to continuous professional development;

·          A team player who builds positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues;

·          Dedication to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people;

·          Strong interpersonal and data management skills.

Why Work with Us?

·          Supportive Leadership Team focused on staff and student wellbeing;

·          Free on-site parking near Guildford town centre;

·          Teachers’ pension scheme;

·          Cycle to work and childcare vouchers;

·          A school that supports professional growth at every stage of your career;

·          A collaborative and welcoming work environment.

Be a part of a school community that values inclusion, innovation and excellence in education. Apply now to inspire, lead and empower the next generation!

 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this obligation. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.

 

How to Apply:

 

For more information visit our vacancies page or watch our short recruitment film: Join The Team

 

Contact: Sarah Mackenzie or Debbie Sasso at recruitment@guildfordcounty.co.uk or 01483 504089.

 

Closing Date: 9am, Monday, 11th May 2026

 

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Learning Partners Academy Trust. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to join our trust.  

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date, and interviews may be held upon receipt of applications.

 

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

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.

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About Guildford County School

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1190 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Guildford County School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/guildford-county-school-guildford

Guildford County School has an established reputation for academic success, developed within a caring, family atmosphere. We are proud of our consistently high examination results and the culture of success that permeates throughout Guildford County School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017. At Guildford County, we promote individual excellence within a caring community. We pride ourselves on the fact that every individual is known, valued and recognised for their individual qualities and for the different contributions they make to our successful school. We want each student to grow and flourish in a supportive and stimulating environment which enables them to fulfil their potential.

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