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Teacher of English

Posted: 13/03/2026

Role: Teacher of English

Start date: September 2026

Report to: Head of English (Senior School) 

Contract: Full Time 

Radnor House Sevenoaks aims to create a collaborative whole-school community of life-long learners, always motivated to achieve the highest standards of teaching and learning through self-reflection, objective evaluation, and research-based practice.

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The Purpose of the Role

Radnor House Sevenoaks is an independent co-educational day school for pupils aged 11–18, set within a beautiful 20-acre campus on the edge of Sevenoaks. We are an ambitious and forward-thinking school, committed to academic excellence, pastoral care and a broad co-curricular programme.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of English to join our successful and supportive English Department.

The Role

The successful candidate will:

  • Teach English across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the opportunity to teach at Key Stage 5 for a suitably experienced candidate.
  • Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons that inspire a love of literature and language.
  • Assess, monitor and report on pupil progress in line with school expectations.
  • Contribute to curriculum development within the department.
  • Support the wider life of the school through pastoral and co-curricular involvement.

 

The Idea Candidate:

We are looking for a teacher who:

  • Is a qualified teacher with strong subject knowledge in English.
  • Has the ability to inspire and motivate pupils of all abilities.
  • Is committed to high standards of teaching, learning and assessment.
  • Works well as part of a collaborative and supportive team.
  • Is enthusiastic, organised and professional.
  • Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and early career teachers.

 

What we offer:

The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including:

  • Competitive salary
  • School fee remission
  • Pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Free, high-quality lunches
  • Free onsite parking
  • Onsite gym facilities
  • Employee Assistance Programme
     

To Apply:

Please complete the school’s application form and submit it, along with a covering letter, to Frances Griffiths, Head of Human Resources at fgriffiths@radnor-sevenoaks.org  

Closing Date: Monday 23 March 2026, 12pm
Interviews: Interviews may be held shortly after the closing date.

Please note:  We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

Radnor House Sevenoaks is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to child protection screening, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).