English Teacher

Paignton Academy, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3WA

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  26 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: TSAT Teacher Scale £33,280 - £52,000

What skills and experience we're looking for

Do you believe that English can transform lives, open doors and empower young people to find their voice?

Paignton Academy is seeking to appoint an outstanding English Teacher to join our successful and committed English faculty. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dedicated practitioner to deliver high-quality teaching and learning across the key stages.

The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner who is flexible, enthusiastic and committed to providing exceptional learning experiences for all students. You will be confident teaching English Language and Literature from Key Stage 3 to GCSE and demonstrate strong subject knowledge and a genuine passion for your subject.

Working collaboratively with colleagues in the English department, you will contribute to the planning, development and delivery of an engaging and ambitious curriculum that supports strong progress and positive outcomes for every learner.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has Qualified Teacher Status
• Can deliver high-quality English lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Demonstrates up-to-date subject knowledge and an awareness of current developments in English education
• Has high expectations for student achievement, behaviour and engagement
• Is reflective, committed and keen to contribute to a strong team ethos

This post would suit either an Early Career Teacher or an experienced teacher looking to join a supportive and forward-thinking academy.

What the school offers its staff

At Paignton Academy, we focus on developing well-rounded students who excel academically and grow socially, emotionally, and morally. We inspire our students to be kind, resilient, and responsible, preparing them to face challenges and contribute positively to society.

Paignton Academy is on a significant improvement journey which was recognised in its most recent Ofsted report (December 2024):

The school has redesigned its curriculum to be broad and ambitious. The knowledge pupils will learn is organised in a logical order. The impact of these improvements is evident in key stage 3, where pupils demonstrate they know and remember more of what they have been taught.

Since the previous inspection, the quality of provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) has improved. Pupils’ needs are identified quickly, and appropriate support is put in place. Teachers have a growing understanding of how to adapt their teaching successfully for the benefit of these pupils. The school ensures that pupils with SEND are included in the wider life of the school.

Pupils’ behaviour has improved. Lessons are calm and purposeful. The ‘speak up, speak out’ campaign has led to more pupils feeling confident to report concerns.

Why Paignton Academy?

• Strong Relationships:We value respectful connections between students, staff, and parents, working together to ensure student success.
• Love of Learning:We foster a passion for lifelong learning, helping students grow into curious, well-rounded individuals.
• Community & Pride:We instill pride in both our school and the local community, empowering students to make a positive impact.

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Paignton Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1582 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Paignton Academy website
• Email address: sara.robotham@paigntonacademy.tsat.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/paignton-academy

At Paignton Academy, we seek to develop all students, both academically and socially, as well as culturally and emotionally. During their time at Paignton Academy, we will ensure that students receive excellent teaching and learning within a highly disciplined but supportive environment, so that they have the very best opportunity to be their best self. More than this, we also develop a deep sense of social, civic and personal responsibility within our students.

We set very high expectations and focus on areas such as kindness and community whilst ensuring that good work, citizenship, progress and attainment is always formally recognised and celebrated throughout the school.

‘Leaders and staff promote a sense of belonging at Paignton Academy, with the view that ‘we may be two sites but we are one school’ Osfted July 2022

Arranging a visit to Paignton Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sara.robotham@paigntonacademy.tsat.uk.

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