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Date Added: Thu 17/07/2025

English Teacher

Winchester, SO23, UK
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Company: WAYMAN EDUCATION

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £31650 - £50000/annum

Unleash your expertise in English and inspire a generation of articulate and insightful thinkers! We are seeking an exceptional Teacher of English to join our vibrant department at an Outstanding mixed secondary school in Winchester. This full-time, permanent role from September 2025 is ideal for an educator passionate about fostering deep engagement with language and literature.

Our Commitment to Intellectual Growth

At our Outstanding Winchester school, we believe in pushing boundaries and nurturing every student's intellectual potential. Our learners are encouraged to delve into complex ideas, articulate nuanced arguments, and achieve their academic aspirations within a stimulating and supportive environment. We celebrate individual voice and the rich tapestry of linguistic and literary expression.

The English Department: A Beacon of Scholarship

Our English Department is more than just classrooms; it's a dynamic intellectual space where critical thinking and creativity converge. Equipped with extensive libraries and modern learning tools, we champion a rigorous curriculum that balances foundational skills with advanced literary analysis. Our dedicated team guides students through profound texts and diverse writing styles, ensuring they develop sophisticated understanding and a lifelong appreciation for the power of words. Our students consistently achieve top results, securing places at Russell Group and Oxbridge universities.

What We Offer

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Intellectual Partnership: Work within a highly academic department alongside colleagues who are experts in their field, fostering continuous professional dialogue and shared best practice.

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Superb Resources: Access to a vast array of classic and contemporary texts, advanced digital platforms, and a dedicated budget for departmental enrichment.

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Accelerated Professional Development: Comprehensive and tailored CPD designed to deepen your subject expertise and refine your pedagogical approach, with opportunities for academic leadership.

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High-Achieving Students: Engage with bright, highly motivated, and articulate students who thrive on intellectual challenge and insightful discussions.

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Attractive Remuneration: A competitive salary and benefits package that recognizes and rewards your expertise and significant contribution.

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Substantial A-Level Teaching: Influence and guide students at the highest academic level, teaching your specialism at Key Stage 5.

Your Role in Cultivating Excellence

As a Teacher of English, you will:

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Design and deliver captivating and intellectually stimulating English lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, with a significant focus on Key Stage 5.

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Champion deep analytical reading, sophisticated written expression, and confident oral communication.

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Contribute to a collaborative and intellectually vibrant team environment focused on pushing the boundaries of English education.

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Lead extracurricular initiatives that extend academic learning, such as literary societies, university preparation classes, or academic competitions.

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Provide rigorous assessment and insightful feedback that challenges and supports student progress towards elite academic outcomes.

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Serve as a form tutor, contributing to the holistic development and academic mentoring of students.

Who We Are Looking For

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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) preferred, coupled with an exceptional academic background in English Language and/or Literature at degree level or equivalent (e.g., Master's or PhD desirable).

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Proven track record of highly successful teaching of English across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

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Essential experience teaching English effectively at Key Stage 5 (A-Level) with a strong record of students achieving top grades and university placements.

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A profound intellectual curiosity and a genuine passion for advancing scholarship in English.

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Exceptional subject knowledge and an ability to inspire nuanced understanding of complex texts and theories.

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A dynamic and rigorous pedagogical approach, with a commitment to fostering independent and critical thought.

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Outstanding classroom leadership and the ability to create an academically challenging and supportive learning environment.

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A highly collaborative individual with exemplary communication skills, eager to contribute to an academically ambitious school.

Unlock Your Potential with Us!

If you are an ambitious and intellectually driven English teacher with a proven record of success at Key Stage 5, ready to join a school that values academic rigour and invests in its staff, we encourage you to apply.

Please submit your CV and a compelling cover letter outlining your educational philosophy, your specific expertise in English, and your track record of success with Key Stage 5 students. Early applications are highly valued and will be reviewed upon receipt
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