Full or Part Time, Fixed Term or Permanent from September 2026
Teachers’ Main Pay Range / Upper Pay Range

We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, talented, committed and inspiring teacher of English to join the department on a 1 year Fixed Term or permanent basis from September 2026.

The Weald is a high-achieving, popular and oversubscribed 11-18 comprehensive school, situated in the heart of the West Sussex countryside, 10 minutes from Horsham, 35 minutes from Guildford and Brighton, and an hour by train to London. The school has an excellent record of academic and pastoral achievement, and we pride ourselves in creating a caring and respectful ethos where every child is important.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and hard-working teacher who meets the criteria below:

• A well-qualified teacher of English who can inspire and engage young people (QTS is essential)
• The ability to teach English at KS3 and KS4 (The ability to teach KS5 would be desirable but is not essential.)
• The ability to assess students’ knowledge and plan appropriate and challenging lessons such that students meet our high expectations for their age-appropriate milestones
• A commitment to high standards of achievement with a proven track record of excellent results
• The ability to motivate students and an innovative approach to classroom practice
• A collaborative approach to teamwork, including willingness to contribute to departmental schemes of work and the spreading of good practice
• Excellent organisational and IT skills
• A passion for excellence and for the subject
• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• Willingness to be a form tutor, including the delivery of PSHE

We offer you:

• A positive and innovative learning culture supported by staff, parents and governors
• Enthusiastic students who are willing to learn and behave well in lessons and around the school
• A professional, hardworking and supportive team of staff who are committed to raising student achievement even further.

If you relish the opportunity of working with highly motivated students in a supportive and stimulating professional environment, The Weald School would welcome your application. We also welcome visits to the school from interested candidates. Please contact jobs@theweald.org.uk, if you would like to arrange a visit.  

Applications should be made by downloading and completing our application form (please see attachments below) and emailing it to jobs@theweald.org.uk

The closing date for applications is 10 am Wednesday 11 March 2026.  Interviews will be on Monday 16 March 2026.

Safeguarding Statement

This school and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive and welcoming environment for all.