English Teacher with 2nd in Department Responsibility

St Aldhelm's Academy, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4HS

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  12 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  19 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) TLR Available

English Teacher with 2nd in Department Responsibility job summary

We are seeking a passionate and innovative English Teacher to join our dynamic team at a thriving secondary school committed to delivering a rich and engaging curriculum. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire a love of literature and language, while developing students’ confidence, creativity, and critical thinking skills.

The successful candidate will also take on the role of Second in Department, supporting the Head of English in leading and developing the curriculum, driving standards, and contributing to departmental strategy. This position is suitable for teachers on the Main Pay Scale through to the Upper Pay Range, and comes with a generous TLR in recognition of the additional leadership responsibilities.

You will:

• Teach English across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering engaging lessons in language and literature

• Support the Head of Department as Second in Department, contributing to curriculum development, assessment, and raising standards

• Lead on key areas of the curriculum and enrichment, such as literacy initiatives or extracurricular activities

• Create a stimulating and inclusive classroom environment that fosters a love of reading and writing

• Support students in developing analytical, creative, and communication skills

We’re looking for someone who:

• Holds QTS and has experience teaching English in a UK secondary school

• Has strong subject knowledge and a passion for literature and language

• Demonstrates leadership potential and the ability to support departmental improvement

• Can motivate, challenge, and inspire students of all abilities

• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

• Why join us:

  • A collaborative and supportive staff culture

  • Well-equipped workshops and access to cutting-edge resources

  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression

  • A commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance

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 St Aldhelm's Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 841 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Aldhelm's Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-aldhelm-s-academy

A mixed comprehensive school with approximately 700 pupils on roll, in years 7 to 11.
Part of Ambitions Academies Trust and located in the beautiful county of Dorset.

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