DBS01052/26 - Teacher of English - Norham High School

Norham High School is seeking to appoint an exceptional English teacher that can deliver an exciting and diverse curriculum to pupils in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. This position is a permanent post that would commence from November 2026 or sooner, depending on candidates / applicants circumstances.

The school has a track record of strong GCSE outcomes for pupils across the board, particularly in English, and that work will be supported by the successful applicant. They will have a track record of securing excellent progress for their pupils in both English Language and English Literature GCSEs.

As a practitioner, the successful applicant will be confident in adapting their teaching to meet the needs of all pupils, and be aware of best practice in relation to pupils with SEND and EAL. They will be able to inspire and motivate pupils to engage with this critical subject and foster curiosity around the concept of world views. They will have a detailed understanding of the key literature texts taught at GCSE and be able to deliver these in an inspiring way to our pupils to support their enjoyment of English alongside their academic achievement. The successful candidate must be confident in delivery a broad curriculum that covers topics including dystopian literature, gothic conventions, and topics that promote pupils developing their own voices through their writing.

The successful applicant will join a team of dedicated English specialists, and will collaborate with this team on the design and delivery of the English curriculum as a whole.

Norham High School is a Good school that has a child-centred approach to education, resulting in pupils that are safe, happy, and secure some of the best progress outcomes in the North East of England. We educate the whole child as a shared responsibility, and we recognise the importance of this subject in contributing to that education. We have exceptional pastoral care for pupils, and the successful applicant will support that work as a teacher and form tutor.