Teacher of English
Hutton Church of England Grammar School, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 5SNThis job expired on 16 May 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
16 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
2 May 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a talented and skilled Teacher of English to join a successful and experienced department in our Church of England 11-18 comprehensive school.
Hutton is a single sex boys’ school from 11-16 with 689 students currently on roll. The school is co-educational in the Sixth Form with 134 students currently on roll. The school was judged ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted in May 2022 and ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by SIAMS in February 2018.
The English Department at Hutton consistently produces outstanding results at both GCSE and A Level. Ofsted noted that “Pupils make outstanding progress in English... This is a result of strong teaching, effective assessment and interventions”.
The English Department currently follow EDUQAS at GCSE and AQA at A Level; subjects within the department studied at A Level are English Literature and English Combined, both of which are popular choices with students.
Our success can be credited to our hard-working students, supportive parents and committed and dedicated staff both within the English Department and school as a whole.
We are looking for a teacher who can use their skills and knowledge to motivate, support and inspire our students to achieve their full potential. There is likely to be the opportunity to teach at A Level for the appropriate candidate; therefore previous experience of this would be an advantage. Candidates who have the skills and knowledge required to teach at A Level but do not have previous experience are still welcome to apply for the role as support and training can be provided. The post would potentially be suitable for Early Career Teachers.
If you would like to arrange a visit to school prior to applying, would like to discuss the post further or have any questions, please contact the school via email to our HR Administrator, Ms K Wohlman, at k.wohlman@huttongrammar.org.
The application form, job description and person specification can be downloaded below and are also available from the school website www.huttongrammar.org.
All completed application forms should be accompanied by a letter, no longer than two sides A4 in length, outlining a candidate’s suitability for the post. Completed applications should be returned to our HR Administrator, Ms K Wohlman, at k.wohlman@huttongrammar.org.
The school is committed to the safeguarding and well-being of all young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to Enhanced DBS clearance. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Closing Date: Friday 16th May 2025 at 12:00noon
Interview Date: Tuesday 20th May 2025
What the school offers its staff
· A welcoming and supportive staff team built on Christian values.
· Opportunities for CPD and career development.
· A chance to make a real difference in students' academic and personal development.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to the safeguarding and well-being of all young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to Enhanced DBS clearance. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Hutton Church of England Grammar School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 857 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hutton Church of England Grammar School website
- Email address
- k.wohlman@huttongrammar.org
- Phone number
- 01772 613112
Hutton is a popular single sex boys school from 11-16 with 689 students currently on roll. The school is co-educational from 16-18 with 134 students currently on roll. The school was judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted in May 2022 and ‘Outstanding’ by SIAMS in February 2018.
"In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus..." Philippians 2:5–11
At Hutton Church of England Grammar School and Sixth Form, our Christian ethos is at the heart of everything we do. We particularly value Koinonia — a spirit of community, fellowship, and shared life — and we strive to follow Christ’s example of humility, service, and love.
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