English Teacher

Advanced Written Literacy: Systematically developing students' ability to produce sophisticated analytical essays and compelling creative prose with absolute grammatical precision.
Data-Driven Intervention: Utilizing granular assessment tracking to identify specific learning gaps early, providing targeted, high-impact feedback ahead of terminal GCSE examinations.
Form Tutor Duties: Leading a dedicated form group, acting as the primary point of academic and pastoral support for a cohort of students.

The Successful Candidate We are looking for an ambitious subject specialist who loves the mechanics of language and has the drive to cultivate exceptional literacy across a diverse student body. Your profile should include:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a strong honours degree in English Literature, English Language, or a closely related discipline.
Academic & Professional Balance: The ability to secure excellent outcomes in terminal GCSE exams while valuing the practical application of communication skills.
Consistent Behaviour Management: The capacity to implement explicit school routines with warmth and rigor, maintaining a highly focused, positive learning environment.
Collaborative Ethos: A positive, professional team player who enjoys sharing resources, discussing pedagogy, and contributing to the growth of the whole department.

Hereford is a historic cathedral city nestled along the River Wye, famed for its deep agricultural heritage, medieval architecture, and its status as a vital cultural and economic hub for the West Midlands. We are seeking an articulate, analytical English Teacher to join a progressive academy. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to challenge students to master the nuances of language, critical textual analysis, and persuasive rhetoric, utilizing the region's rich history and vibrant literary traditions to show how brilliant communication drives modern society.
The Academy
The academy is an ambitious, forward-thinking secondary school dedicated to achieving outstanding academic and personal outcomes for all students across Herefordshire. Characterized by its calm, purposeful atmosphere and strong community values, the school implements highly structured, consistent behavioural routines. This ensures that classrooms remain quiet and respectful spaces where teachers have the complete authority and support required to deliver high-impact instruction.
The Department & Literary Framework
You will join a highly collaborative English faculty that seamlessly connects classical literary critique with modern, professional literacy.
The department utilizes dedicated, resource-rich classrooms designed to foster structured debate, collaborative writing, and independent research.
The curriculum explicitly links the mechanics of English Language and Literature to the critical thinking demands of the contemporary world, moving away from fragmented extracts to study complete works.
Staff benefit from regular, structured planning time, allowing teachers to work closely together to share high-quality resources and reduce individual marking burdens.
Core Responsibilities
High-Challenge Instruction: Planning and delivering rigorous English Language and Literature lessons at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE), ensuring all students achieve top-tier academic results.
Rhetorical & Critical Analysis: Training students to dismantle complex texts-ranging from Shakespearean drama to modern journalism-evaluating intent, structure, and historical context.

The opportunity to teach in an environment where academic ambition is celebrated, student motivation is high, and professional autonomy is respected.
Continuous professional development (CPD) focusing on cognitive science, advanced questioning, and middle leadership pathways.
The exceptional lifestyle benefits of Hereford-a beautiful, historic city offering an outstanding quality of life, highly affordable housing, and immediate access to the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
A supportive senior leadership team that respects teacher autonomy and implements a sustainable, evidence-based approach to workload.