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Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire
Salary: MPS/UPS
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2025

I'm working on behalf of a thriving, high-performing secondary school in Banbury that is seeking to appoint a passionate and ambitious Teacher of English for September 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and well-supported department where English is at the heart of the curriculum.

The Role

You’ll teach English across Key Stages 3 and 4, with opportunities to deliver at Key Stage 5 depending on your experience. The English department is dynamic, collaborative and central to the life of the school, with a focus on creativity, literacy, and academic rigour.

Why This School?

Set on an expansive 48-acre campus, this school offers a stunning environment in which to teach and grow your career. Facilities include:

A national-standard athletics track and extensive sports fields

Modern, purpose-built classrooms and specialist teaching spaces

An on-site nursery, ideal for staff with young families

Based in the historic market town of Banbury, the school benefits from excellent transport links — just 20 minutes from Oxford and around an hour to London by train — making it easily commutable from a wide area while offering the charm of a close-knit community.

Staff here enjoy a strong sense of purpose and professional freedom, backed by leadership that truly values wellbeing and development. Whether you're an ECT or an experienced educator, this school offers:

Tailored CPD, leadership pathways, and coaching

A deeply inclusive ethos where every child and teacher is supported to thrive

A positive, respectful learning environment driven by ambition and excellence

What We’re Looking For

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant English degree

A love for language, literature, and helping students find their voice

High expectations and a track record of strong classroom practice

A collaborative mindset and commitment to professional growth

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

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