English Teacher Prestigious Independent Day School Cambridge

• English Teacher required January 2026


• Independent mixed school based in Cambridge


• English Teacher to join a high-achieving and well-resourced department

Our Client is looking for an English Teacher to work within a prestigious independent day and boarding school in Cambridge. The successful English Teacher will teach KS3–KS5 and contribute to enrichment programmes including debating clubs, essay competitions, and creative writing workshops.

School Information

This independent 11–18 school educates approximately 900 students and maintains exceptional academic standards, with 98% achieving grades 9–4 in English and Maths. The English department is one of the school’s strongest, focusing on developing analytical thinking, cultural literacy, and articulate communication.

Teachers describe the environment as ambitious, professional, and inclusive. The school promotes both academic excellence and wellbeing through small class sizes, strong pastoral care, and extensive extracurricular opportunities. Staff benefit from a generous CPD budget, mentoring, and the freedom to explore innovative teaching methods.

Salary

Competitive salary on the independent school scale

Application

To be considered for this English Teacher position please forward a CV as soon as possible.