Teacher of English

What we are offering: Early finish on Fridays (our students are dismissed at 1.00 pm) W e support flexible working: 16% of our staff work flexibly (including 9% of teaching workforce and 37% of associate staff). We support the work life balance and have family friendly policies: we give our staff three paid days of special leave for medical appointments and three paid days for childcare/emergency leave. We offer private health care which includes: 24/7 GP and mental health helplines, medical diagnosis and treatment, physiotherapy, cancer support, social care advice and wellbeing hub, rewards and benefits. July start for Early Careers Teachers, paid induction for new starters, paid duties, interest free travel loans, interest free loan for ECTs (up to £1500), financial support for higher and further education. Staff events: Christmas lunch and end of year event, sport Fridays. Staff wellbeing: staff wellbeing group, e arly finish on Fridays before the winter and spring breaks, yoga sessions on site, running club, five annual INSET days to deliver exceptional CPD with TOIL days for twilight INSET which gives staff longer Christmas and Easter holidays, wellbeing is our appraisal target, additional Occasional Day off in Autumn The School Uxbridge High School is a vibrant and ambitious school delivering a gold standard education that enriches students academically, socially, and emotionally. Proud to Make Success Happen , we work with students, families, and staff to ensure every student reaches their potential. We take pride in our diverse and ambitious students, our dedicated staff, and strong community partnerships Our PROUD values, Positive, Respectful, Open-minded, Unique and Determined , guide all aspects of school life. Uxbridge High School Academy Trust is committed to creating an environment where staff feel supported, challenged, and valued. This is reflected in our gold standard approach to teaching, curriculum, and professional development. Our People Strategy. outlines how we invest in and value staff as an essential part of the school community. The Department The English Department at Uxbridge High School is committed to providing a strong and rigorous foundation at Key Stage 3 that prepares students effectively for GCSE study at Key Stage 4. The curriculum is carefully designed to expose pupils to challenging, high‐quality texts that develop key knowledge and skills over time, including the study of Renaissance drama and Shakespeare to build early literary familiarity and cultural understanding The Position We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teacher of English to join our ambitious, inclusive, and supportive English department. You will deliver high-quality teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the opportunity to teach at Key Stage 5 for suitably qualified candidates. This role is suitable for both Early Career Teachers looking to develop their practice and experienced teachers seeking a new challenge within a collaborative and forward-thinking department What we’re looking for: A teacher who leads by example, with outstanding classroom practice and professionalism. A passion for placing students at the heart of the curriculum, ensuring their learning is meaningful and engaging. A teacher driven to make a difference, committed to overcoming barriers and enabling every student to achieve exceptional progress. A team player dedicated to personal development and working collaboratively with colleagues. Please note that the school reserves the right to close this vacancy prior to the stated deadline should a sufficient number of applications be received. Early application is therefore strongly advised.