teacher of english.

Location: Steyning

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: £31,650 - £49,084 per annum (MPS/UPS)

Contract: Permanent - Full-time or Part-time considered

Are you an inspiring and cheerful classroom practitioner with a passion for literature and language? Randstad Education is proud to partner with a unique and dynamic learning community in West Sussex to find an outstanding Teacher of English.

This school is built on a "Journey to Excellence," combining long-standing traditions of high expectations with a modern commitment to innovation. Join a close-knit, supportive English department where the focus is on helping both students and staff thrive and succeed.

The Role

We are looking for an individual who has the skills and heart to create a genuine love of learning in every student. Whether you are an experienced educator or an ambitious teacher with high potential, we want to hear from you.

• Inspire & Innovate: Deliver engaging English lessons that challenge students and encourage new ways of thinking.

• Nurture Development: Commit to your own professional growth while nurturing the academic and personal development of your students.

• Raise Achievement: Maintain and further improve high levels of motivation and attainment across the department.

• Optimise Learning: Tailor your teaching to ensure that every student, regardless of their starting point, has the tools to be their best.

What You Need to Succeed

• Subject Expertise: Strong knowledge of English literature and language across the key stages.

• Outstanding Potential: A track record of-or the clear potential to become-an outstanding practitioner.

• Collaborative Mindset: A desire to work within a dedicated team that supports one another to achieve excellence.

• High Expectations: A commitment to the school's "highest expectations" policy for student behavior and academic progress.

Why Join This School?

• Supportive Environment: Work in a learning community that values your wellbeing and professional happiness.

• Career Progression: As part of a successful Multi-Academy Trust, you will have access to a network of experienced colleagues and expanded leadership opportunities.

• Student Culture: Teach happy, enthusiastic students who have a genuine desire to learn.

• Excellent Benefits:

  • Access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme.

  • Free Employee Assistance Programme.

  • Retail discounts and Cycle to Work scheme.

Key Dates

• Interviews: Week commencing Monday 23rd March 2026

Safeguarding & Equality

Randstad Education and our partner school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check, along with satisfactory references and other relevant employment checks. We are a dynamic community that welcomes applications from all backgrounds to ensure an inclusive environment for all.