English Teacher

Cranbrook Education Campus, Exeter, Devon, EX5 7EE

33 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  2 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  28 January 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: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPR / UPR £32,916 - £51,048

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated English Teacher to join our supportive and forward-thinking secondary school. The successful candidates will ideally be able to inspire and excite our students with their knowledge and passion for the subject, fostering a love of literature, and helping learners develop essential language skills.

If you feel you share our Campus vision of transforming lives, strengthening communities, and making the world a better place, we would love to hear from you.

The successful candidate will:

• Teach English across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons that motivate and challenge learners of all abilities
• Assess, track and support student progress effectively
• Contribute to curriculum development within the English department
• Play an active role in the wider life of the school

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (or equivalent)
• Has strong subject knowledge and a passion for English
• Is committed to high standards of teaching and learning
• Works well as part of a team and builds positive relationships with students
• Is reflective, organised and committed to professional development

What the school offers its staff

Cranbrook Education Campus is a unique all through school that operates at the heart of its community, offering aspirational learning and opportunities to transform the lives of our pupils. Our mission is to transform lives and strengthen our communities to make the world a better place. We do this by living our values of “the PERKS” of being #Crantastic”. We are Proud, Engaged, Ready, Kind and Safe.

The Ted Wragg Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a number of safeguarding checks including an enhanced DBS check. A copy of Cranbrook Education Campus Safeguarding Policy can be accessed by visiting our website https://www.cranbrook.education/information/safeguarding

We are part of the Ted Wragg Trust, an ambitious and inclusive trust of schools strengthening our communities through excellent education.

Transport Links to Cranbrook Education Campus:

🚆 Rail (Train)

• The town is served by Cranbrook (Devon) railway station, on the West of England Main Line / East Devon Line.
• Trains provide hourly (or close to hourly) services, linking Cranbrook with Exeter St Davids / Exeter Central and continuing on to destinations like London Waterloo, among others.

🚌 Bus

• Several bus routes serve Cranbrook, provided by Stagecoach South West (and earlier services) — e.g. route 4, 4A, and 4B.
• The 4 / 4A link Cranbrook with Exeter, other nearby towns such as Ottery St Mary, Honiton.

🚗 Road & Cycling / Car

• Cranbrook lies near major roads: it’s roughly 2 km east of the M5 motorway, and north of the A30 road.
• There is a dedicated cycle / pedestrian link into Exeter via a bridge over the M5 (the Redhayes Bridge), which helps for cycling or walking commutes.

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

The Ted Wragg Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a number of safeguarding checks including an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teacher of English Recruitment Pack.pdf - 1.33 MB (opens in new tab)

About Cranbrook Education Campus

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 16
• Education phase: All through school
• School size: 1058 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cranbrook Education Campus website
• Email address: recruitment@cranbrook.education
• Phone number: 01404 823293
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cranbrook-education-campus

Cranbrook Education Campus is a unique all through school that operates at the heart of its community, offering aspirational learning and opportunities to transform the lives of its pupils.

We are part of the Ted Wragg Trust, an ambitious and inclusive trust of schools strengthening our communities through excellent education.

Arranging a visit to Cranbrook Education Campus

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@cranbrook.education.

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