Teacher of English

We require a full-time teacher of English for a year’s fixed term contract, beginning in September 2026. A part-time position would be considered for the right person. The ability to teach Drama would be an advantage, but not essential. You will be a highly qualified graduate with relevant qualifications and/or proven experience, prepared to join an extremely successful, friendly, committed, and experienced team of twelve English specialists. You will have excellent subject knowledge and be passionate about teaching English over the entire 11-18 age range.We are looking for the ability to inspire the boys, so that learning English is a truly exciting experience for them. We hope that you will bring new ideas to the teaching of English at all levels and will contribute to raising the profile of the subject even further through co-curricular involvement. We expect your commitment and ideas to make a significant contribution towards maintaining the school’s status as one of the top academic boys’ schools in the country.We are constantly looking to discover and develop innovative new teaching methods and resources; a willingness to commit to this philosophy is essential.The school is proud of its reputation as a caring and friendly community with a high achieving culture across a broad range of curricular and co-curricular activities. You will be ready to engage fully in the life of the school. Our expectations of our pupils and teachers, academically and in terms of attitude and commitment, are very high.There is a strong common room culture of going the extra mile to stretch and support, in and beyond the classroom, so that every boy realises his potential. Enthusiasm and ability are as important for this post as experience.The ProcessPlease complete an application form and an accompanying letter (maximum 500 words) outlining your suitability for the post; you may wish to include a brief CV.Applications to be submitted by 9am on Friday 1st May 2026.First round online interviews to be held on Thursday 7th May 2026.Second round interviews in school to be held on Wednesday 13th May 2026.If you have any questions regarding the role, please reach out to Matthew Hilton-Dennis, Head of English (MGHD@mtsn.org.uk)Applications to (email or post):Recruitment Officer,Merchant Taylors’ School,Sandy Lodge,Northwood,Middlesex,HA6 2HTEmail: recruitment@mtsn.org.ukMerchant Taylors’ School is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This role will bring you into contact with children, you are expected to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).