English Teacher
Torquay Academy, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7NU10 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
2 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 January 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS depending on experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
We have a position for a Teacher of English to join us from September 2026. We welcome applications fromteachers at all stages of their career.
We are looking for an exceptional teacher and subject specialist to join our fantastic English department atTorquay Academy. Our English department has proven itself to be one of the most effective and successful comprehensive departments in the South West. Alongside the strength of our classroom practitioners, underpinning these successful results is a well developed academic curriculum which our teachers are highly invested in and are passionate about delivering. A collaborative approach to centralised planning has meant that our teachers have the best of both worlds - the ability to shape and develop a curriculum they believe in and outstanding resources they can shape to suit their individual classes. We believe that all children, regardless of background and past school experience, are capable of understanding and learning the top-grade concepts, ideas, and theories needed to transform them into capable and knowledgeable critics and readers.
In our department, you will be supported in your development both as a teacher and as a subject specialist.You will be responsible for the expert delivery of a carefully sequenced and constructed curriculum and,because resources are centrally produced, given the time and space to become a master of your craft andyour subject.
We believe students of all backgrounds achieve most highly when the knowledge and concepts required tosucceed are made explicit to them, and revisited throughout their journey across the key stages. We believethat strong and well structured modelling of analysis and critical vocabulary enables independence andhave been excited by the number of students who choose to go on to study our subjects at A Level andbeyond. If you would like to work in a department which transforms the life chances of the children ofTorbay, and would be equally committed to this end, then we would love to hear from you.
What the school offers its staff
Torquay Academy’s results have improved dramatically over the past few years thanks to our brilliantteachers. We know that the results can improve further and we are looking for people who are committed,passionate and highly motivated to join our team.
We believe in effective discipline and support teachers with a strong pastoral team and centralisedbehaviour systems. We work hard to reduce unnecessary workload so that our teachers can focus onteaching great lessons. We invest in the professional development of all of our staff through 1-to-1coaching, leadership development and high-quality CPD. We know that a world class school can only bebuilt by having the very best teachers and you will be working with colleagues who share a passion forteaching. If you join us you will be signing up to the belief that “everyone succeeds” and that “everystudent who joins Torquay Academy is capable of going on to university”. It is important you share ourgoals and values.
To find out more about working with us and to apply please visit www.TQacademy.co.uk/Work-with-us/
Informal visits are welcome and encouraged, please email admin@tqacademy.co.uk
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Torquay Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Torquay Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1453 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Torquay Academy website
- Email address
- admin@tqacademy.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01803 329351
Torquay Academy’s results have improved dramatically over the past few years thanks to our brilliant teachers. This has resulted in us being an oversubscribed school where students achieve well above national averages. We know that the results can improve further and we are looking for people who are committed, passionate and highly motivated to join our team.
We know that a world class school can only be built by having the very best teachers. We invest in all of our staff and you will be working with colleagues who share a passion for teaching. If you join us you will be signing up to the belief that “everyone succeeds” and that “every student who joins Torquay Academy is capable of going on to university”. It is important you share our goals and values.
We believe in strong discipline and support teachers with a strong pastoral team and centralised behaviour systems. We work hard to reduce unnecessary workload so that our teachers can focus on teaching great lessons. We invest in the professional development of all of our staff through 1-to-1 coaching, leadership development and high quality CPD.
Lessons are centrally planned and set into exceptional pre-printed workbooks which contain all necessary lesson resources. The entire team contribute to this.
If you join us you will be signing up to the belief that “everyone succeeds” and that “every student who joins Torquay Academy is capable of going on to university”. It is important you share our goals and values.
Arranging a visit to Torquay Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@tqacademy.co.uk.
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