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Teacher of English - Permanent Opportunity
Location: Chichester Area, West Sussex
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £31,650 - £49,084 per annum (Permanent Contract)
Are you an innovative, motivated, and successful English specialist looking for a permanent home? Randstad Education is proud to recruit for a forward-thinking secondary school in the Chichester area that is committed to excellence, innovation, and "career-long" teacher development.
This is a rare opportunity to secure a permanent position within a highly collaborative English faculty. Join a team of 12 full-time teachers who are passionate about delivering a diverse curriculum that interleaves essential language skills with a deep-seated enthusiasm for literature.
The Role
As a permanent member of the English department, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the academic journeys of students across all key stages.
Broad Curriculum Delivery: Teach English across the age and ability range (KS3-KS4). Experience in A Level English Language and Literature is highly desirable.
Collaborative Planning: Work within a dedicated English Resource Room-a communal workspace designed for sharing ideas, resources, and best practices.
Reflective Practice: Engage in a culture of reflective and collaborative practice to continuously improve teaching and learning outcomes.
Data-Driven Progress: Monitor student performance to identify specific areas of need, ensuring every student has the support required to succeed.
Cross-Faculty Integration: Work with other departments to ensure that vocabulary and literacy skills are transferable and consistent across the school.
What You Need to Succeed
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): A professionally qualified teacher with a strong academic background in English.
Innovative Mindset: A desire to contribute to a forward-thinking department that values creative and evidence-informed pedagogy.
Commitment to CPD: A proactive approach to professional development; you will be expected to fully engage with the school's comprehensive CPD programme.
Wider School Impact: A willingness to participate in the wider school community and lead enrichment activities that go beyond the classroom.
The Department & Facilities
You will benefit from an environment designed for modern education:
Purpose-Built Classrooms: Each room is equipped with an interactive whiteboard, projector, and dedicated teacher's PC.
Specialist Learning Areas: Access to smaller seminar rooms for Sixth Form lessons and a spacious, welcoming library for Key Stage 3.
Communal Workspace: A dedicated Resource Room that fosters a "collegiate" atmosphere among the 12-strong English team.
Why Choose a Permanent Role via Randstad?
Stability: Secure a full-time, permanent 1.0 FTE contract with a competitive salary of up to £49,084.
Career Growth: Join a school that prioritizes "career-long" development and provides clear pathways for internal promotion.
Bespoke Support: Benefit from Randstad's expert consultants who guide you through the interview and transition process.
Safeguarding & Equality
Our partner schools and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and relevant employment checks. We embrace equality and diversity and welcome applications from all qualified backgrounds.
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