Second in English

ROLE SUMMARY:

Wetherby Senior School was founded in 2015 and is a member of the Alpha Plus Group of Schools which is owned by Inspired Education. There are currently more than 400 boys on role and we aim to grow each year. GCSE and A level results are excellent with almost half of all A Levels graded at A or A% in 2024 and a similar proportion of GCSE grades were 8 or 9 grades; indeed 9 was the most commonly awarded GCSE grade in 2024. Our students gain places at top UK Universities such as Cambridge, LSE, Imperial, Durham and UCL. Perhaps unusually we send a large proportion of our alumni to universities abroad, both in Europe to institutions like Bocconi in Milan, the IE Business School Madrid and in the US to colleges including Princeton, NYU, Notre Dame, Rutgers and U Penn.

The School was founded to offer a progressive education in the heart of London. The School’s focus on providing an academically challenging, but also all-round education means that high standards are expected of the boys in all areas of school life. The School provides the boys with a broad educational experience, which includes Philosophy and Thinking Skills in the curriculum, to ensure that they are able to think critically and to problem solve but also to ensure they can be creative and collaborative in their approach, so that they develop a sense of social responsibility and respect for others.

Wetherby Senior are now looking for a Second in English to join them from September 2026. This is a part time role (3-4 days a week).

The English Department at Wetherby is made up of six subject specialists who, between them, have a breadth of experience teaching in and leading similar departments at some of London’s top independent day schools. Each teacher contributes different expertise to the department, whether it be their experience as a Times journalist or in-depth knowledge of Post-colonial and American Literature. Between them, the English Department have examined for a full range of exam boards, at GCSE and A Level; this provides the department with an excellent understanding of what is required for our boys to thrive academically. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain high standards of teaching and learning, with strong expectations for pupil performance.
• Deliver lessons in line with departmental schemes and aim for excellent exam results.
• Use effective assessment methods to monitor progress and improve learning.
• Apply rewards and sanctions appropriately and communicate progress clearly to parents.
• Stay up to date in the subject and encourage academic curiosity in pupils.
• Support pupils with additional needs by adapting teaching accordingly.
• Contribute to the English department through teaching, resource development, and teamwork.
• Participate in meetings, training (INSET), and support pupils with subject choices and applications.
• Take leadership in curriculum planning, assessment design, and intervention strategies when required.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• The ability to teach English across the age range from Year 7 through to Year 13
• The ability to teach English to A Level A* standard. 
• Outstanding subject knowledge, academic qualifications and to be able to communicate their enthusiasm.
• Be able to deliver dynamic and effective lessons to the full ability range of pupils at the School.
• A passion for directing, bringing energy and focus to their productions.
• Highly effective communication skills for interacting with all members of the School community.
• A genuine commitment to pastoral care and the welfare and safeguarding of pupils.
• Interests and abilities that can enhance the School’s co-curricular programme.
• Excellent inter-personal skills.
• Excellent administrative, organisational and IT skills.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM

Please download and complete our Inspired Application Form and submit alongside your CV.

Inspired Academic Teaching Application Form
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