Teacher of English*(0.6/0.7) *Lead for English and Literacy TLR2A

South Devon UTC, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2QA

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  3 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £33,574.00 Annually (FTE) TLR 2A

Teacher of English*(0.6/0.7) *Lead for English and Literacy TLR2A job summary

Closing date: 3.7.26 MIDDAY

Interview date--- 7.7.26-- 12.00-15.00

Start date: ----1.9.26

Contract type: -- 0.6/0.7

Pay scale: ---MPS/UPS and * TLR2A

We require from September 2026 a talented teacher of English*We offer GCSE AQA English Language and English Level 1 and Level 2 Functional Skills.

*as our Lead of English and Literacy you will play a pivotal role in shaping confident communicators and employable young people. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and inspirational leader to drive excellence in English and literacy across not only within the English curriculum but across the UTC, champion a culture of reading and literacy/oracy, and make a lasting impact on students preparing for careers in engineering and healthcare. Working within a forward-thinking, employer-connected educational environment, you will influence a dedicated team, develop outstanding teaching and learning, and inspire young people to discover the power of language as a tool for success in education, employment, and life. If you are passionate about raising achievement, fostering a love of reading, and leading meaningful change, we would love to hear from you.

Please come for a visit and see for yourself what a brilliant place the UTC is to work. We welcome applications from ECTs as well as experienced teachers*.

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to work in a UTC where all staff are viewed as part of the family.

• Somewhere where leaders look after you as well as encourage you to pursue your aspirations and goals.

• A UTC where the classroom and the learning experience for young people is the centre of everything that we do.

• A UTC with a healthy view of the work life balance needed to be a great teacher.

• Shared schemes of learning and pre-planned resources support workload reduction.

• A sensible and balanced approach to marking and feedback in order to further reduce workload.

• A clear behaviour policy which supports you to be able to teach with enthusiasm and freedom to a receptive audience.

• Opportunities to share your practice and learn from others across the trust and the teaching UTC alliance.

Please visit our UTC website- www.southdevonutc.org.uk. If you have any further questions please contact Ms Wastell, PA to the Headteacher via email - Julie.wastell@southdevonutc.org.uk  

Applications must be made by submission of the My New Term application from 12th June.  The closing date for applications is 3rd July with interviews likely to take place on 7th July 12.00—15.00 

• Education South West is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This includes checks with past employers, an online check of publicly available information, including social media, and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service 

Post Title: Teacher of English* (*Lead for English and Literacy)

Responsible to: Headteacher

Scale: MPS/UPS*

Start date: September 2026

End date: Permanent

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 UTC 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. Appropriate level of performance is defined in the Framework of Performance Standards for Teachers in England.

Job Purpose

To be an effective teacher and tutor who supports and challenges all students to achieve their full potential.

Accountabilities:

To maintain a thorough and up-to-date knowledge of the teaching of your subject(s) and take account of wider curriculum and pastoral developments which are relevant to your work.

To plan tutorials, activities, lessons, and sequences of lessons to meet students’ individual learning needs.

To use a range of appropriate strategies and follow UTC policies for tutoring, teaching, behaviour management and classroom management.

To do all you can, involving parents and other agencies, to ensure that because of your tutoring and teaching you promote the health, safety, economic wellbeing and achievement of your students.

To assess, monitor and record the progress of students in your teaching and tutorial groups and give them clear and constructive feedback.

To set well-grounded expectations for students in your teaching and tutorial groups using information about prior knowledge and previous attainment, making progress as good or better than similar students nationally.

To take responsibility for your own professional development and use the outcomes to improve your tutoring and teaching and your students’ learning.

To make an active contribution to the policies, aspirations and plans of your year group, of your curriculum team and of the UTC.

UPS2: UPS2 teachers are expected to make a sustained and substantial contribution to the UTC based on threshold criteria.

UPS3: UPS3 teachers play a critical role in the life of the UTC. They provide a role model for teaching and learning, make a distinctive contribution to the raising of students’ standards and contribute effectively to the work of the wider team. They take advantage of the appropriate opportunities for professional development and use outcomes effectively to improve students’ learning.

Performance Management

Your annual performance review is based on this overall job description and with particular emphasis on your annual targets. These are set in discussion with your line manager and grouped under the headings: Professional development; Team Improvement Plan; student progress.

Name:

Date:

Signed:

(Headteacher)

Signed:

(Member of Staff)

The successful candidate will meet the following person specification. Please note that the listed criteria will form the basis of the selection process.

Essential

Desirable

Evidence Base

Qualifications

Degree and Qualified Teacher Status

Essential

Application Form / Certificates

Successful experience of teaching subject in placement or a previous UTC.

Essential

Application Form / Certificates

Professional Experience and Knowledge

Successful teaching and curriculum experience

Essential

Application Form

Ability to teach subject to GCSE.

Essential

Application Form

Experience of teaching at A Level.

Desirable

Application Form / Certificates

Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and colleagues.

Essential

Application Form / Interview

Ability to use assessment for learning and data to improve student performance.

Essential

Application Form / Interview

High level ICT skills.

Essential

Application Form / Interview

Inspirational practitioner with a passion to enthuse and engage students so they achieve their full potential.

Essential

Application Form / Interview

Excellent understanding of the curriculum and current developments in teaching and learning.

Essential

Application Form / Interview

Positive attitude towards your own and others professional development.

Essential

Application Form

Able and willing to make a full contribution to the life of the curriculum team and the wider UTC community.

Essential

Application Form

Personal Qualities

Adaptable, flexible.

Essential

Application Form / Interview

Able to take responsibility and show initiative.

Essential

Application Form / Interview

Enthusiastic and inspiring.

Essential

Application Form / Interview

Able to command respect.

Essential

Application Form / Interview

Excellent team member, able to work both independently and cooperatively with others.

Essential

Application Form / Interview

How to apply

Application deadline

Applications must be made by submission of the My New Term application from 12.6.26.  The closing date for applications is 3.7.26 with interviews likely to take place on 7.7.26 12.00—15.00.   

Completing your application

Candidates are asked to complete all the standard information required on the application form, and to submit a supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role.

The Governors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

It is the Governors’ Policy to ask to see original certificates for all qualifications of A Level or equivalent, and above, at interview.

Discussion and visits

Informal discussions are welcomed, as well as visits to the UTC. Please arrange a suitable time with Julie Wastell, Julie.wastell@southdevonutc.org.uk Telephone: 01626 240201

References

Candidates are advised that references will be taken up immediately after shortlisting. Candidates are asked to ensure that their referees are informed of the need to respond within the timescale set. In all cases, at least one professional reference is required.

The post will be offered subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Welcome from Education South West

Dear Candidate,

Thank you for your interest in Education South West - we are always on the lookout for exceptional talent to join us and contribute to our team of creative education professionals.

At Education South West we believe that education makes children’s lives better, it is as simple as that; it enables them to lead great lives in every sense of the word. We believe that every child has the right to achieve all that they are capable of and more, regardless of their background or raw ability.

Across all our UTCs our staff aim to provide an educational experience which is outstanding; our UTCs all believe strongly in the power of and broad and balanced curriculum. Sport, art, technology drama and music play a key role in all our UTCs.

We encourage innovation, creativity, and individuality. By sharing this individuality and creativity we believe that UTCs and communities become stronger through unity and collaboration.

We are caring and compassionate. Every individual in our UTCs matters and we believe strongly that children and staff should enjoy their time at UTC, and work. A positive can-do attitude to their work and study is necessary. The happier and more stimulated a person is the more motivated they are to improve.

We believe in developing a positive attitude to learning and to life, in having clear goals and in providing a supportive environment to help the realisation of these.

We support and challenge our UTCleaders and the staff in our UTCs to be the best they can, leading effective teams at every level, growing future leaders, and working together to provide an exciting education for all.

We welcome and support aspirational and ambitious teachers and classroom support staff, dedicated to supporting children through their time at UTC.

We offer excellent opportunities and professional development through in-UTCCPD, our Research UTCstatus, through our teaching UTCs and through our links with the wider education community. We are ambitious for our children and our employees and always looking to support, challenge and develop talent, whatever stage you are in your career.

When recruiting staff to work with children we place immense importance on:

• people who go the extra mile.

• a commitment to professional development and a desire to continue learning, via research, private study and in learning from others.

• a desire to ensure that everything that is done within UTCs is the best it can be.

• a firm commitment to the philosophy that we work in education to improve young people’s lives and improve society; we serve our communities and the wider populace.

• the ability to develop positive relationships with pupils, students, and parents.

• good interpersonal and communication skills when liaising with stakeholders.

• a good sense of humour.

• a commitment to working in partnership with others and sharing selflessly best practice within and outside of ESW.

Your journey with ESW starts here and I look forward to meeting you in the future.

Yours faithfully,

Matthew Shanks

ESW CEO

Education South West is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This includes checks with past employers, an online check of publicly available information, including social media, and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service

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 South Devon UTC

• School type: Free School, ages 14 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 193 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 14 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: South Devon UTC website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/south-devon-utc

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