Teacher of English
The Wavell School, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6BH13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
29 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
16 January 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPR/UPR
What skills and experience we're looking for
English isa highly successfulsubject at The Wavell School, where students consistently make exceptional progress and achieve superb outcomes. The English Faculty benefits from its own dedicated teaching block and is staffed by a stable, innovative team whose collaborative ethos creates a vibrant,forwardthinkingenvironment for learning and professional growth.
We are looking to appoint adynamicclassroom practitioner who:
has excellent subject knowledge
is resilient and resourceful
sets a high standard and who inspires students to meet this
makes learning exciting, leading tohigh levelsof engagementand exam success
thrives within a team and who enjoys collaborative working
with the ability to teach both Language and Literature
What the school offers its staff
We are an innovative school, highly regarded in the local community, and we are excited to invite passionate teachers to join our team. Our commitment to excellence is evident in our superb academic outcomes, which continue to soar, having achieved record-breaking results in recent years. Our exceptional culture and behaviour foster a positive learning environment, where mutual respect and high expectations enable every student to flourish. Click here to see what our staff have to say about us: LINK TO VIDEO
We will provide:
- exceptional culture and behaviour
- a supportive and welcoming professional environment
- a relentless focus on staff wellbeing
- regular opportunities for continuing professional development including programmes into Leadership
- structured support for ECTs and trainees, to help you settle and thrive in your new career
- professional challenge, with professional development opportunities for potential leaders of the future
- Access to Health Assured
We welcome visits from potential applicants
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
This school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
In our school we are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity, whether required by law or not, in all aspects of our activities as an employer and service provider. This commitment is based on our belief in the broad principles of social justice and our aim is to provide services and employment on a fair and equitable basis.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About The Wavell School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1029 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Wavell School website
- Email address
- kirsty.potter@wavell.hants.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01252 341256
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Arranging a visit to The Wavell School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kirsty.potter@wavell.hants.sch.uk.
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