English Teacher | Highly Reputable Day School, Barnet

A highly reputable independent day school in Barnet, North London, known for its balanced emphasis on academic success and character development, seeks a permanent, full-time English Teacher starting January 2026. This role offers the chance to inspire a lifelong appreciation for literature and sophisticated communication skills in highly engaged students.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative and challenging English Language and Literature lessons from Key Stage 3 through to A-Level and Oxbridge preparation.
• Commit fully to maintaining the school's high standards of academic discipline and intellectual debate.
• Contribute significantly to the literary and cultural life of the school (e.g., debating, school magazine, drama productions).
• Monitor and guide individual pupil progress with regular feedback to ensure outstanding attainment.
• Work collaboratively within a highly experienced faculty as a dedicated English Teacher.

Requirements

• A degree in English or a related Humanities subject and a passion for teaching (QTS advantageous).
• Proven success in achieving high examination results and experience teaching high-calibre students.
• Seeking an English Teacher who can model intellectual curiosity and provide outstanding pastoral support.
• Commitment to the holistic development of pupils within a traditional school framework.
• The successful English Teacher must demonstrate excellent communication and rapport-building skills.

Benefits

• Exceptional remuneration package, reviewed annually and often exceeding national scales.
• Access to generous non-contact time to support rigorous lesson planning and subject development.
• Opportunities for leadership development within the pastoral or academic structure.
• Working with an engaged student body and small teaching sets that allow for personalised instruction.
• Joining a community defined by its commitment to pastoral excellence and staff well-being.

About the School

This highly reputable co-educational day school in Barnet provides a balanced education focused equally on academic success and character development. The school is distinguished by its nurturing atmosphere and dedicated pastoral care, ensuring pupils are confident and intellectually ambitious. The environment is traditional yet dynamic, encouraging innovation within the curriculum to achieve exceptional pupil outcomes.