Shiplake College - 15 days remaining
Closing Date 19/02/2026
Shiplake Court Shiplake Henley-on-Thames Oxfordshire RG9 4BW
Competitive salary plus benefits
NOR: 600

Do you believe in adding value to every single student? Do you want to work in a school where every student is challenged to achieve their personal best? Do our three core values of inclusive, individual and inspirational resonate with you?

If this sounds like you and you like sweet treats in the staff room, the idea of dogs around site and a calendar of staff socials then, please, read on.

Shiplake College is seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Teacher of English to teach across Years 7-13 and cover a period of maternity leave for up to one year starting in September 2026. This is a superb opportunity for a suitably qualified practitioner to join a large, successful department. The role would suit an energetic teacher committed to the highest standards of teaching and learning; a teacher who can inspire and challenge all our pupils to achieve their personal bests.

Applications are welcomed from inspirational teachers who will strive for excellence in all aspects of the English curriculum. This could present a great opportunity for an ECT.

Shiplake College is an independent boarding and day school for around 580 pupils aged 11 to 18. There has been a co-educational Sixth Form since 1998 and since September 2023 girls have been welcomed into Year 7 as the College became fully co-educational. Situated in 63 acres of beautiful countryside near Henley-on-Thames, we offer an outstanding education based on small class sizes, excellent facilities and dedicated teaching staff.

We offer a competitive salary, excellent free lunches and a contributory pension scheme together with access to our gym and sporting facilities and an excellent working environment.

Please visit our website to learn more about the College, our community and our values.

Closing Date: 10am on Thursday 19 February 2026

Interview Date: week commencing Monday 23 February 2026

A candidate pack and application form can be obtained from

https://www.shiplake.org.uk/about-shiplake/job-vacancies

Co-educational day and boarding school for ages 11-18

HMC, The Society of Heads, BSA

Shiplake College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Shiplake College is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

More Information: https://www.shiplake.org.uk/about-shiplake/job-vacancies