Teacher of English
| Posting date: | 06 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 September 2025 |
| Location: | Pinner, HA5 5RP |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | e9199ad5-4a4a-4a8d-b816-58cf83efffd8 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Is a suitable person to be responsible for children and young people
Good knowledge and understanding of the English curriculum
Excellent subject knowledge
Ability to deliver high quality teaching and learning in English across the age and ability range
Ability to raise standards of attainment and aspiration
Good classroom management and commitment to positive behaviour management
An understanding of the use of ICT in English teaching and learning and a willingness to develop its use
A commitment to removing barriers to learning and engagement faced by children from disadvantaged backgrounds and those with SEND to ensure excellent progress for all
Successful teaching experience/teaching practice
Experience or knowledge of the requirements of a Form Tutor
What the school offers its staff
There are many benefits to working at Nower Hill High School. We offer:
● A dynamic place to work
● A supportive environment encouraging your creativity, personal development and leadershipskills.
● A diverse, ambitious and inspirational student body
● A highly skilled, professional and inspirational staff
● Supportive, friendly and sociable staff
● Friendly and sociable staff.
● An aspirational community of local families
● A comfortable and well-resourced working environment
● Substantial support staff structure allowing teachers to teach
● Excellent in-school career advancement opportunities
● Comprehensive Professional Development and training opportunities
● Free fitness suite membership
● Staff well-being service (Employee Assistance Programme for both you and your immediate
family) and a dedicated member of the Senior Team for staff well-being
● Medical suite staffed by a qualified nursing sister and welfare assistant
● Free annual flu vaccinations
● Excellent student support systems which promote excellent behaviour
● A programme of staff social events
● A supportive Senior Leadership Team
● Competitive Outer London pay scales
● Excellent holidays
● Longer October half term break with an additional 2 days holiday
● 3 extra days without students at the end of summer term to support staff to complete the
academic year
● Long service award (£400 tax free payment)
● Bike to work scheme
● Generous leave of absence policy
● Generous pension scheme
● Priority admission for children of staff (after 2 years’ service, unless a skills shortage area)
● A supportive Governing Board
● A thriving extra-curricular activities and trips programme
● On site catering facilities
● Excellent public transport links (National Rail, London Underground and TfL bus routes)
● Local shops within walking distance
● An Ofsted rating of ‘Outstanding’ in all categories (May 2012)
● Well above average progress scores at both GCSE and A Level
● The opportunity to teach across all Key Stages (3 to 5)
● Over 1600 applications each year for a school place in Year 7
● A financially secure, well-resourced school
● Summer Induction days for all teaching staff before starting work
● Access to an on-site gym
● High potential for career progression
Commitment to safeguarding
Nower Hill High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon an enhanced criminal record check with the Disclosure and Barring Service; a prohibition from teaching check (teachers only); satisfactory references; the right to work in the UK; and a satisfactory health check.
Is a suitable person to be responsible for children and young people
Good knowledge and understanding of the English curriculum
Excellent subject knowledge
Ability to deliver high quality teaching and learning in English across the age and ability range
Ability to raise standards of attainment and aspiration
Good classroom management and commitment to positive behaviour management
An understanding of the use of ICT in English teaching and learning and a willingness to develop its use
A commitment to removing barriers to learning and engagement faced by children from disadvantaged backgrounds and those with SEND to ensure excellent progress for all
Successful teaching experience/teaching practice
Experience or knowledge of the requirements of a Form Tutor
What the school offers its staff
There are many benefits to working at Nower Hill High School. We offer:
● A dynamic place to work
● A supportive environment encouraging your creativity, personal development and leadershipskills.
● A diverse, ambitious and inspirational student body
● A highly skilled, professional and inspirational staff
● Supportive, friendly and sociable staff
● Friendly and sociable staff.
● An aspirational community of local families
● A comfortable and well-resourced working environment
● Substantial support staff structure allowing teachers to teach
● Excellent in-school career advancement opportunities
● Comprehensive Professional Development and training opportunities
● Free fitness suite membership
● Staff well-being service (Employee Assistance Programme for both you and your immediate
family) and a dedicated member of the Senior Team for staff well-being
● Medical suite staffed by a qualified nursing sister and welfare assistant
● Free annual flu vaccinations
● Excellent student support systems which promote excellent behaviour
● A programme of staff social events
● A supportive Senior Leadership Team
● Competitive Outer London pay scales
● Excellent holidays
● Longer October half term break with an additional 2 days holiday
● 3 extra days without students at the end of summer term to support staff to complete the
academic year
● Long service award (£400 tax free payment)
● Bike to work scheme
● Generous leave of absence policy
● Generous pension scheme
● Priority admission for children of staff (after 2 years’ service, unless a skills shortage area)
● A supportive Governing Board
● A thriving extra-curricular activities and trips programme
● On site catering facilities
● Excellent public transport links (National Rail, London Underground and TfL bus routes)
● Local shops within walking distance
● An Ofsted rating of ‘Outstanding’ in all categories (May 2012)
● Well above average progress scores at both GCSE and A Level
● The opportunity to teach across all Key Stages (3 to 5)
● Over 1600 applications each year for a school place in Year 7
● A financially secure, well-resourced school
● Summer Induction days for all teaching staff before starting work
● Access to an on-site gym
● High potential for career progression
Commitment to safeguarding
Nower Hill High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon an enhanced criminal record check with the Disclosure and Barring Service; a prohibition from teaching check (teachers only); satisfactory references; the right to work in the UK; and a satisfactory health check.