Job Description

Job Overview

Embark on an extraordinary journey as a Teacher of English at Halliford School, where your passion for the subject will inspire young minds and make a lasting impact. This is a highly coveted role that builds upon our outstanding reputation for English, providing an exceptional opportunity for a knowledgeable and dynamic individual like you.

At Halliford School, we pride ourselves on our commitment to nurturing students’ skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Our English Department boasts an impressive track record, with a 99% success rate in English Language and 100% in English Literature. As a key member of our dedicated team, you will play a pivotal role in helping students of all abilities achieve their full potential.

Halliford School is a well-regarded HMC Independent Day school in Surrey founded on strong family values where we are proud to know and be respectful of every student as an individual. Our theme ‘Come as you are. Go as all you can be’ perfectly encapsulates our mission to encourage and support Hallifordians to flourish and become the best version of themselves that they can possibly be. Our boys join us for their seven-year journey from 11 to 18, and we warmly welcome girls to join our co-educational Sixth Form, which provides our senior students with the opportunities to excel in a more independent environment. Rated as ‘Excellent in all areas’ by ISI in December 2022, Halliford is an incredible community to belong to and spend part of their only childhood.

Our close-knit English Department comprises four full-time members who collaborate harmoniously to ensure the best possible outcomes for our students. Located in the Woodward Building, you will have convenient access to the Learning Resource Centre and state-of-the-art facilities.

To Apply:

Email the completed application form, along with a covering letter, addressed to the Headmaster, Mr James Davies to hr@hallifordschool.co.uk

Applications must be received by midday on Monday 18th March 2024

Interviews will be held at the School in late March 2024.

Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt; we reserve the right to interview/appoint before the closing date.

We are proactively committed to creating a diverse staff body which reflects the community that we teach. At Halliford School we value diversity and inclusion; we want to attract the best people for the role. This is regardless of age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, disability, socioeconomic status or religious beliefs.

Halliford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share our commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and the successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS disclosure and employment reference checks. You must be eligible to work in the UK.

All applications will be acknowledged by email.

Offers of employment are subject to the receipt of a minimum of two references which are satisfactory to the School. Please refer to our Recruitment Selection and Disclosure Policy which can be found on the school website.

If you have any queries at all about the recruitment process, please contact Zoe Fazackerley, HR Officer on 01932 234 920 or zoe.fazackerley@hallifordschool.co.uk

Hear from our Head of English, Mrs Mitchelmore, speak about our inspiring English Department at Halliford.