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Teacher of English, LB WANDSWORTH SCHOOLS
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Teacher of English
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Start date: September 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter)
Would you like the opportunity to work as part of a team of highly experienced and ambitious colleagues? Graveney is an extremely popular and successful 11-18 School, located in South West London, SW17 with the benefit of being situated in beautiful campus style surroundings with excellent facilities and a warm community atmosphere. We have a commitment to providing the best opportunities to all students and to developing the professional skills and career aspirations of our staff, within a supportive and collaborative environment.
Designated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in November 2022 and widely recognised as one of the top 100 state funded schools in the country.
“Top performing local school again, based on an aggregation of the five key accountability measures…” The Times
Applications are welcome from experienced and committed teachers to join a highly successful department.
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English is an extremely successful and popular subject at Graveney. Key Stage 4 results in June 2025 were 93% grades 9 -4 in Language and 92% in Literature. Key Stage 5 results are also well above the national average and there are currently over 160 students studying English Literature at A/AS Level. The Department employs a range of dynamic teaching styles and is committed to innovative and diverse curriculum development. Many members of the Department teach across the age and ability range at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.
To apply please download an application pack from the Wandsworth Council website which can be found via the ‘visit website’ button at the top of this page.
Completed application should be returned to the school by email.
Electronic applications should be returned to recruitment@graveney.wandsworth.sch.uk
Please note that applications will be considered for shortlisting as and when they are received and the Trust reserves the right to close the advert at any time.
Closing date: 13 July 2026 (at noon)
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Interview Dates: 14 July 2026
Graveney Trust is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the well-being and safety of staff and students. All our employees, volunteers and contractors share this commitment, and we will carry out Enhanced DBS checks for all appointments as well ensuring that our rigorous pre-recruitment checks are strictly adhered to.
We foster an inclusive culture that promotes equality of opportunity and values diversity creating an environment where the rights and dignity of all members of our community are respected. We promote a culture that allows staff to grow and flourish, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Please note that we do not accept CVs. Strictly no agencies please.
Graveney School
(Graveney School is part of Graveney Trust)
Welham Road
Tooting, London
SW17 9BU
Tel: 020 8682 7000
Website: www.graveney.org
Executive Principal: Cynthia Rickman
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