Teacher of English

Newton Abbot College, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2NF

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  4 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) MPS / UPS

Teacher of English job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a Teacher of English who is an excellent classroom practitioner, deeply committed to improving student outcomes and passionate about teaching and learning.

What makes us special

Our staff team believe passionately in the power of education to transform lives. We are committed to providing the best possible educational experience that we can; an experience that supports, challenges and inspires our students to achieve their potential and develop into well rounded, kind, resilient and responsible young people, who have a deep love of learning and a curiosity about the world in which they live.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Shares our values and vision for inclusive education

• Has high expectations for all of our students and is passionate about helping them achieve their best

• Is inspirational, forward-thinking and dedicated to raising standards for all in English

• Holds high expectations and believes every student can achieve success

• Is open to feedback, and committed to developing their own practice

• Is organised, proactive, and a collaborative team player

• Acts as a positive and professional role model, demonstrating high expectations at all times

• Would love to join a dedicated staff team who are committed to improving the quality of education across our school

• Is committed to safeguarding.

In this role you will:

• Deliver high-quality English lessons that inspire curiosity and confidence

• Create a classroom culture where every student feels valued and able to succeed

• Contribute to the development of an inclusive curriculum that reflects diverse learners

• Work closely with colleagues to share best practice and drive continuous improvement

• Support the wider life of the college through enrichment, pastoral care and collaboration

• If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference and want to be part of a successful, inclusive and highly motivated team delivering outstanding English education, we’d love to hear from you.

• Whether you're an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking for a nurturing start to your career, we welcome your application.

We offer:

• A role where your work really matters and we listen to your voice

• The opportunity to work in an established team who are invested in growing the potential of others and who are committed to continuous improvement

• Regular instructional coaching to support you to develop your practice

• Ongoing professional development

How to apply

If you’d love to make a difference to our students - we’d love to hear from you.

Please do take the opportunity to learn more about the role by viewing the detailed job description included on the following pages. To apply please complete our application form and take the opportunity to share with us how your skills and experience meet the person specification in the job description. To learn more about the school please visit our website by clicking here.

Alternatively, if you would like to discuss the role further or arrange for a tour of the school please contact, Laura Newton Head of Department on LNewton@nacollege.devon.sch.uk

The closing date for applications is Thursday 4th June at 9.00am. If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via my new term or at recruitment@ivyeducationtrust.co.uk

Interviews will be held onsite the week of the 8th June 2026.

We’re totally committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our pupils, and we expect you to be too. We follow safer recruitment statutory guidance (Keeping Children Safe in Education). If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and references that are satisfactory to our Trust. All posts in our Trust are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

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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 Newton Abbot College

• School type: Academies, None, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1212 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Newton Abbot College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/newton-abbot-college-newton-abbot

Newton Abbot College is an 11-18 college in Newton Abbot, Devon, with approximately 1400 students on roll, including around 150 in the Sixth Form. We are a fully comprehensive college and committed to providing the best possible educational experience we can for all our students across all three key stages.

Newton Abbot College is part of the Ivy Education Trust that was formed in June 2022. Being part of this successful family of schools allows us to share good practice and provides exceptional opportunities to learn from each other.

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