Teacher of Media and English from Easter 2026
Hornsey School for Girls, London, N8 9JF13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
15 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
2 June 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- English, Media studies
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPR/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
EDUCATION:
- Qualified teacher status
- A degree in the relevant subject (minimum 2:2)
- Evidence of recent and relevant training or INSET.
- To enjoy teaching and to be a successful teacher able to model good teaching to others by acquiring, at minimum, an equivalent of an OFSTED grade of ‘good’ for learning and teaching.
EXPERIENCE:
- Evidence of excellent teaching ability and successful impact on student progress.
- A good knowledge and an awareness of developments in the subjects National Curriculum and other statutory requirements at Key Stages 3 and 4.
- A sound understanding of planning and assessment for learning.
- Proven administrative and organisational skills.
- The ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with both staff and students, and to be able to prepare reports, profiles and maintain clear and comprehensive records.
- An awareness of the range of strategies to address the differing needs which exist in the mixed ability classroom, and which include second language learners.
- An understanding and appreciation of the value of interesting and stimulating display and other motivational materials.
- A familiarity with Information Technology and with its educational uses as well as an ability to use Information Technology effectively to fulfil administrative requirements.
SPECIAL ABILITIES/APTITUDES:
- A commitment to raising achievement and experience of devising and implementing successful strategies in order to do this.
- An understanding of target setting and action planning.
- An understanding of the principles involved in being a successful team member.
- An understanding of the importance of emotional intelligence in managing oneself and others and an ability to maintain professional integrity even when under pressure.
What the school offers its staff
Right now we are searching for exceptional talent and offering opportunities to be part of something unique.
We have high ambitions for our staff as well as our students. As you will be investing in our young people, we will invest in you.
As well as financial incentives, your career pathway will be developed with you and will include:
- Progression opportunities both internally and externally through our bespoke CPE programme
- Bespoke and individualised programme for ECTs
- Innovative professional development through our stranded CPE programme for all staffing levels
In addition to this:
- English results are above the national average consistently
- There is an English specific base area and a supportive SLT
Further information about the job
Visit our website www.hsg.haringey.sch.uk/163/vacancies to access an application form for this role.
There is an opportunity to meet the Headteacher virtually on Tuesday 9 June 2026 at 1pm. Should you wish to attend please contact Flick Heron (HT PA) via execpa@hornseyschool.com or call 020 8348 6191 ext 227. You can also email or call for any further information or queries you might have via personnel@hornseyschool.com or 020 8348 6191 ext 239
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. DBS check required
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to personnel@hornseyschool.com
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Hornsey School for Girls
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 663 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hornsey School for Girls website
- Email address
- personnel@hornseyschool.com
- Phone number
- 020 8348 6191
Hornsey School for Girls is consistently recognised as a high Performing School by National Standards
Pupils enjoy school and are safe. They spoke of the sense of family they get from being in a small school. Relationships between staff and pupils are positive. They reflect respect and kindness, both of which are at the core of this community school’s ethos. Ofsted 2022
Hornsey School for Girls lives and breathes its motto – ‘The better prepared the stronger’. We recognise
that our students have limitless potential and our school will create, through its experiences and teaching,
the next generation of leaders, innovators and social change. We know that in extremely competitive
environments in the workplace as well as academically, preparation to succeed is critical. Academia is
important to us – but not at the cost of the emotional wellbeing of our school community. For students
this means we support their wellbeing every step of the way. We also value our staff team. We want all of
our team to have a healthy work/life balance and have a confidential employee assistance programme in
place.
Arranging a visit to Hornsey School for Girls
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email personnel@hornseyschool.com.
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