Teacher of English at Sir Harry Smith Community College
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Job Reference #
EDV/2026/SHSCC/68957
Job Category
Teaching & Lecturing | Secondary
Location
Eastrea Road, Whittlesey, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 1XB
Contract Type
Permanent
Contract Term
Part-Time/Full-Time
Salary
Annually (FTE) MPS/UPS
Closing Date
9:00am, Mon 16th Nov, 2026
Positions Available
3
Interview Date(s)
Tuesday 24th November 2026
About this Role
Teacher of English
Salary MPS / UPS
This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to Enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment history references.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented and enthusiastic Teacher of English to join the department at Sir Harry Smith Community College. The school is proud of its strong focus on student well-being and creating a genuine sense of belonging for all learners. With a supportive environment and a commitment to fostering both academic success and personal growth, the college provides an inspiring place to teach and learn.
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and passionate qualified teacher (holding QTS or an equivalent qualification along with a relevant degree) to teach English across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5.
We have 2 full time positions and 1 part-time position (0.6) available.
The successful candidate will:
- Be creative, innovative, and dedicated to improving student outcomes.
- Inspire and engage students through dynamic and imaginative teaching.
- Bring strong subject knowledge and a passion for English to the classroom.
- Work collaboratively with a committed team of supportive and skilled teachers.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking and welcoming department while fostering a love for literature and language in our students.
What the school can offer:
- Supportive and ambitious middle and senior leaders;
- Recognition for continuous service;
- Automatic enrolment into the TPS;
- Excellent CPD opportunities;
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme.
Sir Harry Smith Community College is an 11-18 Academy, proud of its traditional values and innovative approaches to Teaching and Learning and its standards of discipline and respect. The College serves the market town of Whittlesey, seven miles outside of Peterborough in Cambridgeshire. The College is part of the Aspire Learning Trust working together with Park Lane and New Road Primary Schools, also in Whittlesey, to help every child achieve their full potential, to prepare them for their next educational steps, to teach them kindness and respect for all and to equip them to play a full satisfying role in society.
For more information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mrs R Ibrahim, Curriculum Manager of English on 01733 703991 or [email address].
Application deadline is 9am Tuesday 16th November 2026. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if we consider that we have received an appropriate number of suitable candidates for the post).
Applicants are thanked for their interest in Sir Harry Smith Community College. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted after the closing date.
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Teacher of English employer: Sir Harry Smith Community College
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Contact Details:
Sir Harry Smith Community College Recruitment Team
