At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach English to students in Years 9–13 and inspire creativity through engaging lessons.
- Company: Join a vibrant boarding school with a supportive and dynamic English department.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, professional development, and a lively community atmosphere.
- Other info: Participate in exciting extracurricular activities and contribute to a thriving school culture.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while fostering a love for literature and language.
- Qualifications: Good honours degree in English and strong classroom management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 33865 - 41391 £ per year.
This is a role for a teacher who wants to teach English across Years 9–13 in a busy boarding school and contribute to a lively department that values scholarship, creativity and theatre visits. You will teach IGCSE and A Level classes, support students aiming for top grades (including Oxbridge applicants if desired), and take an active part in boarding-school life including tutoring and one evening duty per week.
What you'll be doing
- Delivering high-quality lessons across Years 9–13 (sets allocated by the Head of English)
- Preparing lesson materials that follow the departmental schemes for Edexcel IGCSE and A Level
- Contributing to shared department resources, trips and extracurricular activities (theatre visits, societies, competitions)
- Setting and marking assessed work in line with the School Assessment and Feedback policies
- Providing written reports, grades and summative assessment marks to published deadlines
- Running drop-in clinics and being available to support students outside lessons
- Participating in weekly department meetings and Sixth Form enrichment work
- Acting as a tutor within a Boarding House and contributing to the co-curricular programme
What we're looking for
Essential
- Good honours degree in English or a closely related subject
- Clear understanding of IGCSE and A Level assessment and marking criteria
- Strong classroom organisation and the ability to manage mixed-ability, co-educational classes
- Collaborative working style, empathy and a good sense of humour
Desirable
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent (e.g., PGCE)
- Proven track record of strong GCSE and A Level results
- Experience teaching 13–18 in coeducational settings
- Interest in cultural topics on exam syllabuses, EdTech/AI in language learning
- Pastoral experience as a Tutor and willingness to contribute to sport or activities
The English Department is a friendly group of nine teachers who teach across Years 9–13. Around 30 students choose English at A Level each year; the department runs theatre trips, lectures, creative competitions and a Sixth Form Minot Society. Cranleigh offers a supportive community environment and also a wide range of benefits.
Candidates are requested to submit a brief letter of application (no more than one side of A4), together with the online application and supported by a full CV (via the ‘Apply now’ button on the website) as soon as possible and no later than 9:00 am 12th November. Applications are considered as they are received and therefore the vacancy may close sooner than advertised.
Cranleigh School recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post holder will be subject to a DBS check.
Teacher of English in Cranleigh employer: Cranleigh-School
Cranleigh School is an excellent employer, offering a unique opportunity to shape a new operational function within a supportive community environment. Located in the picturesque Surrey Hills, employees benefit from a competitive package and the chance to work closely with a dedicated Development team, fostering professional growth and collaboration while contributing to meaningful fundraising initiatives that enhance access to education.
