Teacher of English

Teacher of English

On-site
Coombe Boys' School

MPS/UPS (Outer London)

Start Date: January 2027

Suitable for ECTs

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well qualified teacher of English either permanently or for a fixed period of two terms to August 2027. Teaching will be across KS3 and KS4. The successful candidate must be a person with energetic passion and commitment for the subject and who can instil a love of learning by delivering inspirational and fun lessons. ECTs are welcome to apply.

Coombe Boys’ is a popular and highly successful non-selective 11-18 school that is federated with Coombe Girls’ School,three local primary schools and three well-regarded special schools to comprise the Helix Learning Trust, based in New Malden. Coombe Boys’ has approximately 1,000 students on roll, including a mixed sixth form.

Results at GCSE and in the Sixth Form are significantly above national averages and the school was graded Good with Outstanding Leadership & Management in its most recent Ofsted inspection (September 2023).

We are proud of our innovative and forward thinking learning culture and our partnerships enable us to provide a wide range of opportunities for career development.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

  • An exciting teaching job in an outstanding multi academy trust.
  • Fantastic support from your line managers and the Senior Leadership Team.
  • A guaranteed CPD plan which is tailored to individual requirements.
  • A touch screen Chromebook with G Suite education.
  • Excellent location with fast rail and bus links to London and the surrounding area.
  • Free on site parking.
  • Teacher Pension Scheme.
  • Employee benefits such as cycle to work scheme and retail discounts.
  • Access to an Employee Wellbeing Programme including counselling and mentoring.
  • Use of school gym.
  • An enthusiastic Staff Association.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:

  • Place the learner at the centre of everything they do.
  • Be a strong classroom practitioner.
  • Be able to work effectively as a member of a team.
  • Have a calm and approachable disposition when dealing with students and staff.
  • Be well organised and efficient; keeping to deadlines and encouraging others to do so.
  • A willingness to learn to effectively use Google Classroom and related systems.
  • Have high personal standards and the ability to motivate others to sustain those standards.
  • Have a vision of the developments you would like to see in your subject in the future.
  • Be able to provide a stimulating learning environment.

Closing date: 10am, Monday 12th October 2026

The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

An online search will be conducted on all shortlisted candidates.

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Coombe Boys' School

Contact Details:

Coombe Boys' School Recruitment Team