Job Description

English Teacher – Cambridge – September 2026

A high-achieving and inclusive secondary school in Cambridge is looking to appoint a passionate English Teacher on a permanent basis from September 2026. This oversubscribed school is recognised for its strong leadership, excellent behaviour, and commitment to academic success and student development.

• Permanent English Teacher role with Inner Cambridge M1–UPS3 salary
• Excellent CPD and progression opportunities for an English Teacher
• Well-resourced English department with a collaborative team culture
• Supportive SLT prioritising staff wellbeing and workload balance
• Opportunities for an English Teacher to take on additional responsibilities
• The school has around 1,150 pupils on roll, with a diverse and engaged cohort
• Approximately 22% of students are identified as SEN, with a smaller number holding EHCPs
• GCSE English results are consistently above national averages
• Strong Progress 8 performance, particularly within English and Humanities

• The English Teacher will deliver high-quality lessons across KS3 and KS4, (with KS5 opportunities available)
• The English Teacher will plan engaging and differentiated lessons to meet a range of abilities
• The English Teacher will contribute to curriculum planning and enrichment activities

The ideal English Teacher will hold QTS and a degree in English or a related subject. A successful English Teacher will demonstrate strong subject knowledge and classroom management

Applications are welcome from experienced teachers and ambitious ECTs

Based in Cambridge, the school benefits from excellent transport links and is easily commutable from the M1.

This English Teacher role in Cambridge offers the chance to join a forward-thinking school with a strong reputation

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