Teacher of English

Goffs-Churchgate Academy is seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher of English to join our thriving and supportive English department from September 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a smaller-than-average secondary school with a close-knit, family atmosphere where every student is known, valued, and supported. Whether you are an Early Career Teacher or an experienced professional looking for new opportunities, this role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of our students while advancing your career within the Generations Multi Academy Trust.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality English lessons that inspire and challenge students.
• Use prior attainment data to inform planning and teaching, ensuring all students reach their potential.
• Monitor, assess, and report on student progress and attainment.
• Contribute to the development of effective teaching practices and the department’s improvement plan.
• Plan and implement a range of extra-curricular activities, including trips and clubs, to enrich the student experience.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Trust to share resources and best practices.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour for learning within your teaching groups.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree relevant to English.
• A passion for teaching English and a commitment to fostering a love of learning in students.
• Outstanding teaching skills or the potential to develop into an outstanding practitioner.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• A commitment to supporting all students to achieve their best, regardless of background or ability.

Benefits

• A professional and modern working environment with new teaching facilities.
• A truly collaborative and aspirational school community.
• Outstanding career development opportunities, including access to the Trust’s Leadership Academy and personalised CPD programmes.
• Subsidised nursery provision and discounted gym membership.
• Access to a wide range of health and wellbeing resources, including counselling and occupational health support.
• Additional financial incentives, such as exam marker payments, school trip allowances, and a £1,000 employee referral scheme.
• A supportive and inclusive culture that values diversity and promotes equality.

How to Apply

Please contact the HR department on 01992 624375 or email recruitment@generationsmat.herts.sch.uk for further details.

Equal Opportunities

Generations Multi Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to this post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Safer Recruitment

Goffs-Churchgate Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, qualifications, experience checks, medical clearance, enhanced DBS checks, social media checks, and documentary evidence showing your entitlement to work in the UK.