Vacancies
Teacher of English
Start date |
September 2026 |
Contract term |
Permanent |
Working hours |
Full-time |
Pay scale |
Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale |
Salary range (per annum) |
£32,916 to £51,048
|
Location |
Poole High School |
Key Stages |
Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Key Stage 5 |
Reports to |
Director of English |
Suitable for Early Career Teachers (ECTs)? |
Yes
|
About the Post
We are delighted to be recruiting for an enthusiastic English Teacher to join our high-performing, forward thinking and cohesive department.
We teach a rigorous academic curriculum with a clear focus on supporting all students achieve positive outcomes. You will work with the Director of English, and the wider school team to continually drive attainment and standards across the department.
We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity:
- To assist in the development of resources, schemes of work, marking policies and teaching strategies in an identified curriculum area
- To contribute to the school development plan and its implementation
- To plan and prepare and lessons
- To contribute to the whole school’s planning activities
- To run after school clubs
- Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies
What we can offer you
- An opportunity to work with wonderful children and their families as well as exceptional colleagues
- An exceptional CPD offer from ECT through to preparation for senior and system leadership
- Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers a range of counselling services plus financial, legal and practical support from qualified professionals on a range of personal issues and access to online health and wellbeing resources
- A trust-wide intranet, where we share our news, information and resources
- Local discounts negotiated on behalf of our staff e.g. gym memberships, hair and beauty salons, chiropractic care, cycle shops, restaurants, motoring services, and retail/DIY stores
- The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
- The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast
- Automatic membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme
- Free on-site parking
Who we are looking for
We would love to hear from you if you:
- Are an inspirational and skilled teacher of English
- Are committed to improving pedagogical practices
- Are aspirational for career development and eager to seize additional career progression opportunities
You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:
- Aim high
- Keep improving
- Don’t leave anyone behind
- See the bigger picture
Any questions?
To discuss the post or your application, please contact Nikki Steele, HR Officer on 01202 662015 or email us at recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
How to apply
To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here: www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies
The closing date for applications is Monday 3 November 2025 at 9am. We reserve the right to interview exceptional applications prior to the closing date and therefore interested colleagues are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Interview date to be confirmed.
Twynham Learning values diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote diversity throughout our whole workforce. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities to all job applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability status, gender reassignment, marital/partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/national origin, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. Only people who can evidence their right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy. We are committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes as part of our strong commitment to safeguard children and young people. An enhanced criminal records check will be undertaken on the successful candidate. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.
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