English Teacher (Claverham Community College)

Hours of work: Full-time Teachers hours

Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: 13 February 2026

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Claverham Community College

N Trade Rd, Battle TN33 0HT

Phone: 01424 772155

Email: recruitment@claverham.org

Website: www.claverham.org

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

English Teacher (KS3 & KS4)

Required from September 2026

We are seeking a passionate and committed English Teacher to join our team of talented and dedicated staff from September 2026. The successful candidate will teach English across Key Stages 3 and 4 and will share our commitment to delivering an exceptional education for all students.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a strong classroom practitioner with high expectations for student achievement;
• Demonstrate a clear commitment to supporting students in reaching their full potential;
• Maintain a high level of professionalism at all times;
• Share the Principal’s vision and values in providing outstanding educational opportunities for every learner.

In return, we can offer:

• A supportive and collaborative working culture;
• High-quality professional development and training opportunities;
• An on-site nursery (ages 3 months–5 years) with a staff discount;
• Access to an on-site sports centre.

There is a tradition of high standards of behaviour at the College due to our set of structures and procedures which are beneficial to both staff and students. Our proven reputation for excellent examination results at the College makes Claverham a popular and oversubscribed Community College which serves a mainly rural catchment area within East Sussex.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

If there is high interest in the position and candidates meet the requirements, we reserve the right to close the position earlier.

Additional Information

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.