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Teacher of English
Verulam School
Source: UK Teaching Vacancies API · original listing ↗
Source date: 11/5/2026
About this role
Headteacher: Mr F Moane Teacher of English MPS-UPS + Fringe Full time Required ASAP Fixed term contract Applications from ECTs welcome We are seeking a dynamic, innovative and passionate Teacher of English to join our highly successful English Faculty, within a friendly and engaging school team. The position would be suitable for both ECTs and more experienced candidates. The English Faculty has a long-established history of exam success in English. In 2026, 85% of students gained grades 9-4 at GCSE; 33% of those grades were 9-7 placing Verulam’s results in the top 20% in England. Our Sixth Form is co-ed and our subject offer includes A Level Literature (AQA). Verulam places great emphasis on extra-curricular activity and engagement and benefits from outstanding attendance and exemplary behaviour. Verulam School is a high achieving boys’ school with a mixed Sixth Form, which forms part of the highly successful BeauSandVer consortium. As a school, our core values of “ Excellence, Character , Respect ” permeate all that we do. We are located in St Albans, a beautiful and vibrant Cathedral city with a lively cultural life and a huge variety of restaurants, bars, pubs and shops. Recently named in the Sunday Times as the best place in the southeast to live, St Albans is surrounded by beautiful countryside but is still only 20 minutes from London by train and with easy access to motorways and airports. The school has excellent GCSE and A Level results. It was judged to be a Good school in all categories by Ofsted in May 2024. Verulam School is a member of the Ambition Education Trust (AET), which comprises a mix of primary and secondary schools in Hertfordshire. Verulam School is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and the creation of an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment selections are made according to suitability for the post, irrespective of background or protected characteristic. Verulam School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. If you wish to have a tour of the school or ask any questions, please contact Roberta Williams on HR@verulam.aetrust.uk or 01727 766100. To apply, please submit a completed application form from the portal My New Term via a link on the school website: https://verulamschool.co.uk/job-vacancies/ Closing date: 25 November 2026 Interviews: TBC We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.