English Teacher - Part time, Fixed Term Contract
Sidmouth College, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 9LG12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
9 March 2026
Closing date
25 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 February 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
- Part time (Can be done as a job share): 26 hours per week.
Contract type
- Fixed term - Until 31st August 2026
Pay scale
- MPS/ UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful applicant will be working in an experienced and busy department of eight staff; four full time and four part time. The team includes the Head of English, the Key Stage 4 Coordinator, the Key Stage 3 Coordinator and the whole school Literacy lead. Outcomes in English have been consistently high over recent years and we are looking to continue this trend. The English department teaches across the whole age range for Year 7 to Year 13. We offer qualifications for GCSE English Language, GCSE English Literature and A Level English Literature.
The English curriculum provision is both appropriate and generous, providing good opportunities for students to excel within the subject. Uptake and outcomes at Post 16 reflects the quality and dedication of the teaching staff and the grounding the curriculum provides to students in the formative years within Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
Students in KS3 currently have eight 55 minute lessons per fortnight. We track students regularly and teach in mixed ability classes. Each year group from Year 7 onwards has five English classes.
In Years 10 and 11 all students have eleven 55 minute lessons per fortnight. We track students regularly and teach in mixed ability groups. We currently teach the AQA GCSE specification.
Students in the sixth form have eight 55 minute lessons per fortnight for A Level English Literature. We currently follow the AQA specification.
This job description is not a comprehensive definition of the post. Discussions will take place on a regular basis to clarify individual responsibilities within the general framework and character of the post as identified below. The conditions of employment of teachers in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions of Service Document apply to this post, whose holder is expected to carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require, under the reasonable direction of the Headteacher.
What the school offers its staff
Further information about the job
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Sidmouth College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 853 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Sidmouth College website
- Email address
- HR@sidmouthcollege.devon.sch.uk
Sidmouth College is a truly special place to work and learn. Visitors often comment on the
warmth and welcome they feel as soon as they arrive, reflecting our commitment to
unconditional positive regard for everyone in our community.
We are proud to be a school of choice, with a thriving Sixth Form, currently educating 826
students, including 95 in the Sixth Form. Our College is set in the beautiful Sid Valley within
the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and our 13-acre campus provides a
vibrant environment for learning, creativity, and exploration.
Our vision is to provide inspirational teaching that raises aspirations, challenges and
engages learners, and prepares every student for lifelong success. At Sidmouth College,
students believe they can achieve, staff work hard to inspire them, and everyone strives to
be the best they can be. Our values, believe, inspire, succeed, underpin everything we do.
Our most recent results were significantly above the national average, reflecting the
dedication and hard work of both students and staff.
We are proud to be part of the Ted Wragg Multi-Academy Trust, an ambitious and inclusive
Trust committed to transforming lives, strengthening communities, and making the world a
better place. Being part of the Trust allows us to benefit from shared expertise, resources,
and collaboration across schools while maintaining our unique character and strong local
identity.
Our curriculum inspires all students to succeed and prepares them for adult and working
life. Carefully sequenced learning journeys build knowledge, skills, and values that enable
students to become confident, responsible global citizens. Students are challenged,
supported, and encouraged to develop curiosity, critical thinking, resilience, and aspiration.
At Sidmouth College, thriving students come from thriving staff. We provide outstanding
professional development, including coaching, deliberate practice, and developmental line
management, ensuring every team member can grow, thrive, and excel. Our supportive
culture ensures staff feel valued, inspired, and empowered to make a real difference.
Sidmouth College is a place where students achieve beyond expectations, staff are
supported to reach their full potential, and the wider community is welcomed into a
nurturing, ambitious environment. Our values, believe, inspire, succeed, guide everything we
do and ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Joining Sidmouth College means
becoming part of a school and Trust committed to excellence, social justice, and continuous
improvement — a place where everyone can be proud to belong.
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