Salary: MPS – UPS (£31,650 – £49,084 + TLR 2b)
Contract: Full-time (part-time applications welcomed)
Start Date: September 2026
Suitable for: ECTs and experienced teachers
About the Role
Class Education are seeking an ambitious, knowledgeable and passionate teacher of English to join a thriving team. This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring leader to develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
You will play a key role in supporting the leadership of the English department, helping to drive high standards of teaching and learning, and ensuring excellent outcomes for all students.
About the School & Department
This Letchworth based Secondary school are committed to creating the best possible working conditions for their staff, recognising that great teachers make all the difference. The school is a positive and supportive environment where:
* Staff and student relationships are strong, and the school community is valued
* Teacher workload is actively reduced through:
* No written marking
* No written reports
* Fewer data collection cycles
* No formal lesson observations
* Centralised detentions
* Behaviour is well-managed, with high expectations consistently upheld, ensuring lessons are calm and purposeful
* Teachers are respected, allowing them to focus on high-quality teaching
They believe in supporting staff wellbeing and ensuring teachers have time for life outside of work.
About the Department
The English and Media department is a well-established and collaborative team of specialist teachers delivering across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, including A Level Literature and Media.
The department offers:
* Strong collaboration and a supportive team culture
* A shared commitment to fostering a love of English
* A focus on securing excellent outcomes for all students, regardless of ability
* Dedicated teaching spaces, including a communal area and department office
* Good resources and facilities to support high-quality teaching
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for a teacher who:
* Is passionate about English and committed to student success
* Has strong subject knowledge and classroom practice
* Is eager to develop as a leader and contribute to departmental improvement
* Shares our commitment to high expectations and inclusive education
Professional Development
* A comprehensive induction programme
* Ongoing professional learning opportunities
* Support to develop leadership skills and progress in your career
This role is particularly suited to someone looking to take the next step into middle leadership
Salary description
£31650.00 - £49084.00 per year