Teacher of English

Herschel Grammar School, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 3BW

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  18 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  25 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS Fringe depending on experience
• Additional allowances:

  MPS/UPS Fringe depending on experience

Teacher of English job summary

Herschel Grammar School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of English. The post carries the possibility of an additional Assistant Head of Faculty TLR for a candidate with the relevant skills and experience. This role has arisen to cover a planned staff sabbatical and offers an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive, experienced, collaborative team, committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning. All our pupils take GCSE English and English Literature. English is taught at A Level.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons that inspire a love of reading, writing, and literature.
• Monitor, assess, and support student progress in line with departmental and school policies.
• Contribute to the wider life of the department and school.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement.

What we offer

• A supportive and welcoming school community.
• A collaborative English department with shared resources and expertise.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Well-behaved, motivated students who enjoy learning.

Herschel Grammar School is an outstanding (OFSTED 2024), selective grammar school NOR 1060 including 300 in the Sixth Form and a proudly inclusive and supportive employer. Informal visits and discussions are warmly welcomed.

To learn more about Herschel Grammar School follow the link https://vimeo.com/742571038?fl=pl&fe=sh

As part of our due diligence checks, the school will carry out an online search for short-listed candidates.

Further details and an application form can be downloaded below. Email your completed application form to Head’s PA, Mrs Hazel Pollard: hpa@herschel.slough.sch.uk

Closing date: Friday 17 April 2026

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date for an exceptional candidate.

The Schelwood Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS is required for this post. CVs are not acceptable.

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.

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 Herschel Grammar School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1056 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Herschel Grammar School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/herschel-grammar-school-slough

Herschel Grammar School is a selective, co-educational secondary school serving Slough and its surrounding areas. At the last inspection, the school was deemed outstanding in all categories by Ofsted. The school has around 1044 pupils, 316 of whom are in the sixth form.

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