Teacher of English (Fixed Term Contract)

Summary

An enthusiastic and first-rate English teacher is required to teach from Year 7 through to A level.

Detail

TEACHER OF ENGLISH (FIXED TERM CONTRACT)

September 2026

Dulwich College is committed to cultivating a vibrant educational environment driven by our core values of purpose, kindness and joy. We provide exceptional teaching, scholarship, and learning both inside and outside the classroom, nurturing an inspiring and dynamic atmosphere for our community. As a world-renowned boys' school, we educate 1,700 pupils aged 7 to 18, alongside a co-educational kindergarten and infants’ school, DUCKS, with 230 young learners. With a dedicated team of over 600 staff, we are proud of our beautiful and historic 70-acre campus in south London, where every individual is encouraged to thrive.

We wish to appoint a first-rate graduate for September 2026 to teach English across the College, from Lower School to GCSE and A Level. The successful candidate will join a collegial and high-achieving department of thirteen staff with wide-ranging academic interests.

The department is committed to fostering a love of literature and excellence in written and spoken expression through a diverse, inclusive and academically ambitious curriculum. At Key Stage Three, pupils follow a departmentally devised programme that builds strong foundations in literary knowledge and critical thinking. Pupils go on to study Edexcel IGCSE English Language and Literature, with English Literature at A Level (OCR) a popular choice.

Further information can be found in the candidate pack.

Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 11 May 2026

Interviews will take place in person on Monday 18 May 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This is the responsibility of the whole College community. We all remain vigilant about safeguarding at the College and we never think that child abuse could not happen here or to our pupils. A DBS Disclosure is required to Enhanced level. The DBS Code of Practice and the Standard and Enhanced DBS Privacy Policy can be found on our website. Charity 1150064

Documents

• Candidate Pack - Teacher of English PDF Document
• Application Form Guidance PDF Document
• Safer Recruitment Policy PDF Document