Teacher of English
South Dartmoor Community College, Ashburton, Devon, TQ13 7EW6 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
22 October 2025 at 9am
Date listed
8 October 2025
Job details
Job role
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 (FTE) MPS-UPS
Teacher of English job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Trust at South Dartmoor Community College inspected this year as ‘Good in all Areas’. South Dartmoor Community College is seeking to appoint a highly organised, enthusiastic and inspirational teacher. This is a full-time, permanent contract. The successful candidate must be able to deliver the curriculum to a high level, across all year groups, working closely with the English team. The successful candidate will be a hard-working individual; a teacher with high expectations and an unwavering determination to get the best outcomes for students.
The College has, in recent years, secured some of the best results in the South West for student progress. It has a strong staff team in place to ensure every child is enabled to fulfil their potential including specialist teachers at all levels. We have an excellent academic record and our pastoral support is second to none. Our students report that they feel very happy and safe at the school. We are proud of our students and they are proud of their school. The relationships between staff and students are strong. Community engagement is also an important feature; we have an active Parent/Teacher Association (FOSDA—Friends of South Dartmoor Academy).
If you want to work in an inspiring, fully inclusive environment with students who want to succeed, and friendly, supportive staff, then we want to hear from you! You will join a passionate and dedicated team, and a Trust who is committed to providing professional development and opportunities for all colleagues. Part of the WeST Trust, we are an 11-18 College situated in Ashburton on the edge of Dartmoor. With impressive facilities, the college currently caters for approximately 800 students. Devon is a lovely place to live with the stunning Dartmoor and the beautiful Devon and Cornwall Coastline on your doorstep.
Westcountry Schools Trust is a multi-academy trust of 31 schools and growing. We are a dynamic organisation with our students and staff at our heart. Our values inform our work and we hope you agree these are key to success: Collaboration, Aspiration, Integrity & Compassion.
Working for the Trust includes some key benefits, please see our website for full details.
If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required, we look forward to receiving your application. Application form, full job description and person specification are available from MyNewTerm.
Closing Date: Wednesday 22 October 2024 at 8.00 am
Interviews: TBC
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.
Information about our key policies is available at: https://www.westst.org.uk/our-policies (this includes our DBS Policy, Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, and Recruitment and Selection Policy).
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
South Dartmoor Community College are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS check.
Information about our key policies is available at: https://www.westst.org.uk/our-policies (this includes our DBS Policy, Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, and Recruitment and Selection Policy).
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.
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- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 795 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- South Dartmoor Community College website
The College this year, secured some of the best results in the South West for student progress. It has a strong staff team in place to ensure every child is enabled to fulfil their potential including specialist teachers at all levels. We have an excellent academic record and our pastoral support is second to none. Our students report that they feel very happy and safe at the school. We are proud of our students and they are proud of their school. The relationships between staff and students are strong. Community engagement is also an important feature; we have an active Parent/Teacher Association (FOSDA—Friends of South Dartmoor Academy).
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