Teacher of English

Summary

As a Teacher of English at the RGS, you will be teaching our high achieving students at GCSE and A-level. We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and those new to the profession and are happy to consider full time or part time hours.

Detail

Permanent; 0.6FTE - full time; from September 2026

As a Teacher of English at the RGS, you will be teaching our high achieving students at GCSE and A-level. We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and those new to the profession and are happy to consider full time or part time hours.

RGS Guildford recently announced its plan to become co-educational; girls will be welcomed into the RGS with a phased entry starting in September 2027. Further details are available on our website and will be sent when you register your interest below.

As well as nurturing enthusiastic students, the RGS is a welcoming and rewarding place to work. The latest ISI inspection report identified two significant strengths within our School; "scholarship" and "mutual respect".

You will have a passion for the English language and a desire to share this with pupils from the First Form (Year 7) through to the Sixth Form. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who are confident teaching a second subject.

In return, you will receive:

Salary well above the national scale

• Private medical scheme
• Generous relocation package for those living outside the area
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Use of on-site gym (at certain times of day)
• Fee reduction for child(ren) of staff (after a qualifying period and subject to entrance exam)

The Royal Grammar School has a responsibility for and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The person appointed to this post will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the DBS.

Please note: we reserve the right to close applications early.