Teacher | English

Join a community where relationships drive success.

Akeley Wood, part of Blenheim, is a thriving, co-educational independent school set across three beautiful campuses in the Buckinghamshire countryside. We educate pupils from 12 months to 18 years, offering a warm, inclusive and ambitious environment where every child is known and supported to achieve their best.

We provide inspiring spaces for learning, from woodland outdoor areas to specialist classrooms, creative arts studios and modern sports facilities. We are proud of our strong pastoral culture, our focus on individual strengths and our commitment to helping pupils grow into confident, curious and compassionate young people.

Joining Akeley Wood School means becoming a part of a dedicated collaborative team who believe in high expectations, meaningful relationships and the transformative power of education.

The Role

We are seeking a well-qualified and enthusiastic Teacher to join our successful department, teaching English and English Literature across Key Stages 3 and 5. The successful candidate should be able to promote a love of literature, non-fiction and creative writing across the Akeley Wood School community. This is to be achieved through both dynamic curriculum and extra-curricular events such as competitions, clubs, guest speakers, trips and visits and Enriched Curriculum activities.

Responsibilities

• All Teachers should seek to enhance student self-esteem through a supportive, encouraging, yet challenging approach to learning, employing a wide variety of teaching styles suited to the needs of individuals and small groups as well as whole classes.
• All Teachers will be expected to prepare, teach, mark work and maintain records of attendance, progress, behaviour and achievement in accordance with agreed school policies, using the information to raise standards of learning, with target grades set and reviewed regularly with students.
• All Teachers are encouraged to take the initiative in putting forward ideas and to assist in the development of any aspects of the school.
• All teachers will be expected to work collaboratively with other staff as members of teams, departments and other cross-curricular groups. Their contributions of their own particular talents and skills to such groups will aid the production of new initiatives, policies, resources and schemes of work.
• In collaboration with students, all staff are responsible for caring for the school environment, ensuring health and safety requirements are met and that a good learning environment is created.
• All staff should work in partnership with parents, communicating with them and always seeking to achieve the best outcome for each student. This will include meetings outside of the normal school day.
• All staff should establish high expectations of positive student behaviour and appearance.

About You

• A degree in a relevant subject and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• A proven track record of excellent teaching and learning, ideally including KS5 experience.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to inspire and motivate students.
• Excellent organisation, resilience and the ability to work well under pressure.
• A warm, empathetic approach and a belief that every child can succeed.
• Confident use of ICT to support teaching, assessment and classroom organisation.
• A commitment to professional development and innovative practice.

Why Join Akeley Wood Senior School?

You will join a collaborative, supportive and forward-thinking team who share a passion for excellent teaching and a belief in the transformative power of education. Our beautiful setting, strong pastoral culture and commitment to staff development make Akeley Wood a rewarding place to teach and grow.

Safeguarding Commitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to follow safeguarding policies and engage in relevant training. Any safeguarding concerns must be reported in line with school procedures. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Why Join Us?

At Blenheim Schools, you will make a real difference every day, positively impacting the lives of pupils and vulnerable young people. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful candidates to an enhanced DBS. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Blenheim Schools are committed to a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.