Hampton School - Teacher of English

South West London
Hampton School
Competitive Salary plus benefits
Full-time | Part-time | Maternity

Summary

Hampton School is seeking to appoint a highly qualified, inspirational and enthusiastic Teacher of English to cover maternity leave from January 2026.

Detail

Teacher of English

Hampton School is seeking to appoint a highly qualified, inspirational and enthusiastic Teacher of English to start from January 2026. Hampton’s dynamic English Department aspires to engender a love for the written and spoken word and fundamentally believes in the power of literature to engage young minds. Hampton is an academically selective school; the challenges include stretching the most able pupils up to Oxbridge level.

Our vibrant and dynamic English Department aspires to engender a love for the written and spoken word and fundamentally believes in the power of literature to engage young minds. English is taught in a relaxed, friendly, open-classroom atmosphere based on the foundations of good discipline, high expectations and hard work. The Department currently includes twelve teachers and provides something for everyone. From etymology to exegesis, we offer the full range of linguistic and literary opportunities.

Aims of the English Department

•To develop boys’ written and verbal communication skills

•To encourage boys to read texts with an enquiring mind, enabling them to analyse in detail and with sensitivity

•To enthuse and inspire boys, fostering a love of reading

The Department is based in purpose-built accommodation with seven large rooms. These are equipped with data projectors. All staff are provided with a laptop offering wireless networking, with access to the School’s VLE containing schemes of work and LDD documentation. Other electronic and reprographics facilities are freely available elsewhere in the School.

Within the Department, we share a wide range of experience, from colleagues relatively new to teaching, to senior, experienced colleagues. Several colleagues have other school responsibilities; several are, or have been, involved in external marking of GCSE and A-level examinations. Some have outside academic or educational interests. The ability to teach History would be desirable.

The post would suit a well-qualified Teacher of English with experience of teaching in a highly academic setting or an aspiring graduate.

The School has its own salary scale and offers generous non-contractual benefits, well above the maintained sector, to attract high-calibre candidates. Accommodation may also be available for the successful applicant. There is a very strong commitment at Hampton to supporting the continuing professional development of colleagues.

To apply please visit the Hampton School website for further information