Teacher of English Full Time Permanent Start Date: September 2026 Guildford, Surrey MPS/UPS An academically ambitious and values-led secondary school in Guildford is seeking to appoint an excellent Teacher of English from September 2026. The school achieves strong Progress 8 outcomes and GCSE results alongside a clear commitment to scholarship, inclusion and the wider development of every student. Students benefit from a calm and purposeful environment where they are supported, challenged and encouraged to achieve highly. The Role The successful candidate will teach English across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the opportunity to teach at Key Stage 5. A Level teaching experience would be advantageous but is not essential. The school is seeking a teacher who will: Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons Foster a love of reading, writing and critical thinking Develop students'' analytical and communication skills Use assessment effectively to secure strong progress Contribute positively to a collaborative department This role would suit experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers alike. Support is tailored according to experience, with a structured induction and mentoring programme for ECTs and personalised professional development pathways for more experienced colleagues. Person Specification The successful candidate will: Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Demonstrate strong subject knowledge in English Language and/or Literature Have high expectati