The posting
Teacher of English (with a Second Subject) with potential for whole-school Personal Development Lead (TLR2b)
Rickmansworth School
About the role
Location: Croxley Green, Rickmansworth
Contract type: Permanent, full-time, with potential for part-time
Salary: Salary: MPS/UPS incl. Fringe plus potential TLR2b £6,066
Start Date: January 2027
Rickmansworth School is seeking a passionate and dedicated English Teacher to join our vibrant and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher to inspire and engage students, helping them to develop a strong understanding of English and achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, with the potential to teach at Key Stage 5 and ideally have a second subject specialism such as Politics, Religious Studies or Geography. There is also potential for a whole-school Personal Development Lead TLR for the right candidate, providing an opportunity to contribute to the wider personal development of students across the School (job description for the TLR post available upon request, you will be asked to complete relevant tasks additionally for this role on the day). You will contribute to the continued success of the English Department and the wider School. If you are committed to delivering engaging and challenging lessons and creating an inspiring learning environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.
The School’s admissions criteria gives preference to staff members’ children (as there is a demonstrable skill shortage for this post, the successful candidate could apply for a priority admission place for their own child).
About the English Department
Our English Department is committed to delivering innovative, inspiring, and academically rigorous lessons, with a strong focus on outstanding teaching and learning. We centre our approach around the needs of the students, ensuring lessons are fast-paced, challenging, and memorable.
We continually review and adapt our curriculum, from KS3 to KS5, ensuring it aligns with the latest GCSE and A Level reforms and equips students with valuable, transferable skills. At KS3, we offer a diverse range of texts from different eras and cultures, fostering independent, curious learners who are prepared for future academic success.
Our GCSE and A Level results are consistently excellent. In 2026 47% of our students secured a grade 7 and above in GCSE English Literature and 45% in GCSE English Language; 12% of these secured a grade 9 and 95% of our students achieved grades 9-4. At A Level, 36% of our students achieve A and A*s with 100% achieving above a C. A
Besides English, Film Studies has flourished in recent years. Success at A Level led to the introduction of a highly successful GCSE, blending analytical skills with creative expression, showcased at our annual awards evening. Together with English Literature and Language, these subjects provide a rich and varied academic experience for students.
Applications from ECT’s are welcome.
In return, we will offer you
- Outstanding CPD opportunities to support your professional growth
- A school with exemplary student behaviour, where learning is valued
- A collaborative working environment where teamwork is at the heart of everything we do
- Highly skilled and supportive staff, working together to make a difference
- A comprehensive wellbeing programme to ensure you feel valued and supported
Rickmansworth School is an outstanding, heavily over-subscribed 11-18 co-educational academy, consistently achieving excellent academic results. We provide a nurturing and dynamic environment for our 1575 ambitious young people. Our strong academic track record at both GCSE and A-Level ensures that the vast majority of our students go on to their first-choice universities.
Further information is available from our website - https://www.rickmansworth.herts.sch.uk
We encourage potential candidates to contact Rickmansworth School for an informal discussion about the role or to arrange a visit to the School. Please contact the School on 01923 773296 or email [email protected].
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We are an equal opportunities employer who has a zero tolerance to bullying and all types of harassment. Applicants must declare any criminal convictions and submit to a check with the Disclosing and Barring Service as the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Applications Process
Deadline for applications: 08:00 Wednesday 14 October 2026
Interviews: Monday 19 October 2026
Please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting/interviews will progress up until the closing date. Should a suitable candidate be appointed, we reserved the right to close the advert early.
Due to the volume of application we receive if you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume we will not be progressing your application further on this occasion.
Selection Process:
We are required for only shortlisted candidates to conduct online searches about an applicant as part of our shortlisting process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance 2026 to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online. On signing the declaration on application you will be agreeing to the acknowledgement that such searches will be conducted as part of the shortlisting process.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the school where there will be a number of related tasks, details of which will be discussed on the day. Interviews will be held with the Headteacher and possibly another member of SLT. There will also be a tour of the school estate and this may be conducted by other members of the school community.
