Part-time Teacher of English and Drama

Part-Time Drama and English Teacher (Wednesdays and Thursdays) 

We seek an energetic and caring Drama and English teacher on full days Wednesdays and Thursdays, and Fridays if possible. We are looking for a well-qualified and experienced teacher who will be able to inspire enthusiasm in our pupils and help to promote the high cultural and academic ethos of the School. 

All our teachers are expected to contribute enthusiastically to the wider life of the school.  This role will potentially include running lunchtime and after school clubs and organising meaningful workshops and trips.

You will be an inspiring leader and teacher and will promote the school in everything you do with any part of the school’s community.  Your objective as an experienced and motivational teacher will be to ensure all students’ achieve their academic objectives.  You will be an outstanding role model at all times and ensure that our students behave with respect, compassion and inclusion at all times.

You should already have a proven track record of leading, inspiring and teaching students and you must hold an appropriate qualification.

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification; and whether the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. 

Pension: Nest scheme. 

Salary: Competitive package of benefits and salary commensurate with experience. 

Application Process:

Applications will be reviewed on receipt and interviews will be scheduled on an ongoing basis until the post is filled. Your application form should be completed in full and returned to Sarah Kirk: sjk@hchnet.co.uk 

Please note that we are unable to accept applications unless they are made on our own application form. Due to the large number of applications the School receives, please be aware that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to be invited for an interview. Should you require any further assistance, please contact us via email: sjk@hchnet.co.uk 

This is a busy role and you will need to keep calm and adapt to the different pressures in the school environment. However, our team is great and we will give you the right level of support to make you successful. 

Hampton Court House is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children. The School is registered with the DBS and successful applicants will be required to successfully complete the Disclosure procedure at the Enhanced level. It is an offence for a person barred from working with children to apply for this post. Hampton Court House is committed to Equal Opportunities and strives to achieve inclusivity and diversity within our community. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.