Salary
£40,560 and £67,135 depending on skills and experience
Frequency
Annual
Job Reference
eton/TP/20796/1283
Contract Type
Term Time, Full Time, Permanent
Closing Date
25 September, 2025
Job Category
Teaching
Business Unit
English
Location
Eton College, United Kingdom
Posted on
03 September, 2025

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• has a degree (2:1 or above) and/or a further degree in a directly-related subject;
• previous experience leading and managing a team.
• prior experience of managing a budget and working to agreed deadline.
• secure subject knowledge to underpin engaging lessons across the age and ability range.
• strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with a wide range of people.
• strong ICT skills.
• highly motivated and able to work independently as well as in teams.
• excellent oral and written communication skills.
• a teaching qualification is desirable but not essential.
• a strong sense of ownership and professional accountability with an understanding of when to consult and when to act.

THE ETON COMMUNITY

There is enormous collegiality at the school. As one new teacher said: “This is my fourth school and I’ve never been made to feel so welcome”. Colleagues are also genuinely interested in the scholarship of their subject and enjoy a level of autonomy in their teaching that allows them to develop their own effective style.
We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to creating and sustaining an environment that values individuality and difference and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils by fostering perseverance, tolerance and integrity. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.

ROLE INTRODUCTION

We are looking for an experienced English teacher to lead a dynamic and successful department.
We are a large and diverse Department of sixteen highly qualified teachers, united by a collegial culture of shared expertise and resources. We foster academic excellence and a love of literature at every stage of our pupils’ learning, with particular emphasis on inspiring boys to read independently with enthusiasm and curiosity. Our teaching combines intelligent use of digital technologies with traditional methods, and every year group benefits from access to early editions and manuscripts in the College Archive.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• lead a team of English teachers, working to develop and support colleagues both professionally and personally;
• be a highly visible presence around the department, attending a wide range of departmental and school events (including some evening and weekend work);
• develop the culture of openness in the school, including peer observation and learning walks within the three departments;
• liaise with senior management and HR over staffing issues and recruitment;
• make sure Health and Safety risk assessments are up to date and observed to protect both staff and pupils;
• manage the department’s physical space, including overseeing external bookings;
• manage the departmental budget.