English Teacher
Content + Source + Freshness • 11 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
This position offers high value due to its association with a strong institutional brand and focus on educational innovation, making it appealing for motivated educators.
- Strong institutional reputation in Cambridge
- Focus on educational innovation and student engagement
- Opportunities for continuous professional development
- Immediate start required
Pros
- Established reputation in a notable city
- Supportive educational environment with small class sizes
- Opportunity for personal and professional development
Cons
- Position requires a strong commitment to the school's ethos
- Location may be less accessible for some candidates
- Starting date is immediate, which can be challenging for current educators
Who it's for
Mid to Senior Level • On-site
Good fit
- Seasoned educators with a passion for teaching
- Teachers looking to make a significant impact
- Individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment
Not recommended for
- Teachers just beginning their careers
- Candidates who prefer a rigid teaching structure
- Individuals seeking remote or flexible working arrangements
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Focus School Cambridge is seeking to appoint an outstanding English Teacher to teach up to Key Stage 5 from April 2018 or sooner. We are a small, successful Y3-13 mixed independent school with a strong Christian ethos located in the famous university city of Cambridge.
The school has undergone a rapid and sustained transformation in recent times and is a strong member of the OneSchool organisation (the largest body of independent schools in the world). We are at the cutting edge of technology and educational innovation and we place the success and happiness of our pupils, Self-Directed Learning and our unique and comprehensive CPD programme at the heart of all we do.
The school was judged to be “Good with Outstanding features” in its most recent School Inspection Service (SIS) report. The school benefits from excellent teaching and support staff, well-behaved and engaged students and small class sizes.
We are looking to appoint an outstanding English teacher on a permanent basis from April 2018 or sooner. The successful candidate will be an inspiring educator with an overt passion for their chosen subject and profession. You will have the ability to inspire pupils, engage with parents and direct other adults within your classroom. We welcome applications from candidates who are keen to join us on our journey to “Outstanding”.
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. For more information and to arrange a visit, please contact Tim Bamber on 07384 240630 or at tim.bamber@focus-school.com. To request an application pack please email flt.recruit@focus-school.com.
Focus Learning Trust is committed to the welfare and safeguarding of children, and as such the post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
