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English Teacher (Fixed-Term Contract)

  • Organisation: Dulwich Prep & Senior
  • Location: South East London
  • Salary info £36,220.00 - £55,335.00 per annum
    £28,976 to £44,268 (part-time)
  • Tenure: Full-time / Part-time / Fixed Term
  • Closing Date: Tuesday 7 April 2026

We are seeking an inspirational teacher to join us during a period of maternity leave and to contribute to an intellectually stimulating, ambitious and supportive learning environment.

Our English Department is a dynamic, high-performing team known for its creativity and breadth of expertise. The successful candidate will have a genuine passion for English and a commitment to collaborative, reflective practice. They’ll bring confidence in the classroom, a flexible and proactive attitude, and the enthusiasm to participate actively in wider school life. Creativity, energy, and a willingness to engage in our rich programme of extracurricular activities are warmly welcomed. Strong subject knowledge is essential, as is experience teaching English at Key Stages 2 & 3.

This is a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave, which we expect to last approximately nine months. Applications are welcomed from candidates wishing to work either full-time or part-time (four days per week, Tuesday to Friday).

To apply for this role, please complete our application form and send it, along with a cover letter explaining your suitability for the role, to Tamsin Hutson, HR Manager, at [email protected]

  • Closing Date: Tuesday 7 April 2026, 9.00am
  • Interview Date: Wednesday 22 April 2026
  • Start Date: Monday 1 June 2026

We reserve the right to appoint at any time during the recruitment process.

We are seeking an inspirational teacher to join us during a period of maternity leave and to contribute to an intellectually stimulating, ambitious and supportive learning environment.


Description

Our English Department is a dynamic, high-performing team known for its creativity and breadth of expertise. The successful candidate will have a genuine passion for English and a commitment to collaborative, reflective practice. They’ll bring confidence in the classroom, a flexible and proactive attitude, and the enthusiasm to participate actively in wider school life. Creativity, energy, and a willingness to engage in our rich programme of extracurricular activities are warmly welcomed. Strong subject knowledge is essential, as is experience teaching English at Key Stages 2 & 3.

This is a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave, which we expect to last approximately nine months. Applications are welcomed from candidates wishing to work either full-time or part-time (four days per week, Tuesday to Friday).

To apply for this role, please complete our application form and send it, along with a cover letter explaining your suitability for the role, to Tamsin Hutson, HR Manager, at [email protected]

  • Closing Date: Tuesday 7 April 2026, 9.00am
  • Interview Date: Wednesday 22 April 2026
  • Start Date: Monday 1 June 2026

We reserve the right to appoint at any time during the recruitment process.


Dulwich Prep & Senior

Dulwich Prep & Senior
38-42 Alleyn Park, Dulwich, London, SE21 7AA

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