English Teacher

Pilton Community College, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1RB

11 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  19 October 2025 at 10pm

• Date listed

  8 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916 - £51,048

English Teacher job summary

Salary: MPS - UPS - £32,916-£51,048 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)

Working Pattern: This is a full time, permanent position working 1.0 FTE, 39 weeks per year

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate English Teacher to join our team at Pilton Community College – a truly inclusive school committed to excellence.

The ideal candidate will not only bring enthusiasm for teaching but also a strong understanding of the science behind how students learn, using evidence-informed strategies to support every learner in reaching their full potential.

This is a full-time post 1.0FTE but would consider part-time 0.8FTE for the right candidate.

You will:

Teach English across the age and ability range in accordance with the requirements of a professionally qualified teacher; Adapt and deliver lessons to students according to their educational needs and with reference to prior attainment and SEND as required; Set high expectations for all students; Embrace the continued professional development programme within the school, striving to be a lifelong learner, maximising opportunities to make impact within the role.

Pilton Community College is a school with an ambitious common curriculum. We have a centralised behaviour system and are focused on reducing teacher workload. We believe in the power of responsive coaching and supporting staff to be the best that they can be.

Our mission is to empower our students with a passion for reading and the written word. We have a strong ethos based on traditional values which underpin everything that we do.

Our high expectations positively reinforce the highest standards of learning and behaviour at all times and encourage students to show respect for themselves, others, and the world around them.

The development of positive relationships and student ownership of all aspects of school life are essential ingredients that make Pilton Community College special.

The opportunities and support that we provide enable our students to develop these key characteristics and become confident young people who contribute to our local community.

We have increased our links and collaboration with other schools from within Devon and across the country. A relational approach is at the heart of what we do as we believe this has a long-term impact on the success of all students from across our community.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher and will have the advantage of:

Working alongside our highly committed, professional and dedicated team Excellent support packages for NQTs and new staff Outstanding opportunities for CPD.

You must have high expectations of yourself, your colleagues and your students and be committed to creating a stimulating learning environment which challenges everyone to achieve the highest standards

You must be highly organised, with the ability to establish effective learning opportunities and deliver outstanding lessons; encouraging our students to be the best they can. If you have the ability to inspire, motivate, challenge and support students to ensure they make good progress - we would like to hear from you.

Please be aware that interviews will be held on Tuesday 21st October 2025, this date is fixed and cannot be rescheduled. We kindly ask all applicants to ensure they are available on the specified date before applying.

To apply for this role please submit your application online; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post.

The closing date for applications is 10pm Sunday 19th October 2025, interviews will be held on Tuesday 21st October 2025.

All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.

The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Pilton Community College

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1160 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Pilton Community College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/pilton-community-college-barnstaple

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