Teacher of English
King Edward VI Community College, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JX18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
23 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
2 February 2026
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
Teacher of English
We are seeking a dynamic, passionate and inspiring Teacher of English to join our thriving English & Media Faculty. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding classroom practitioner who is committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning from Key Stage 3 through to Key Stage 5, with the potential to teach up to A Level.
At KEVICC, excellent teaching comes first. You will be an enthusiastic and skilled teacher who leads by example, inspires curiosity and a love of English, and is dedicated to achieving the very best outcomes for all students. Applications from Early Career Teachers are warmly welcomed; we have an excellent track record of supporting ECTs through high-quality mentoring and professional development.
You will join a forward-thinking, collaborative school where staff are deeply committed to the success, wellbeing and potential of every young person. KEVICC is proudly comprehensive, inclusive and kind, and our students are at the heart of everything we do. Every day, you will see the difference your teaching makes.
As part of Education South West, a trust of local primary and secondary schools, you will benefit from exciting opportunities to collaborate across a network of like-minded schools, including access to a nationally recognised Teaching School Hub based at Kingsbridge.
We are looking for a great teacher with energy, professionalism, resilience and a good sense of humour — someone who will inspire, challenge and engage students day in, day out.
We offer:
A highly supportive and visible team of colleagues who are hardworking, collaborative and committed to young people
Bespoke professional development and clear career pathways, including NPQs and the Early Career Framework
The opportunity to teach English across the full age and ability range, from Year 7 to Year 13
The chance to work with fantastic students in a truly comprehensive setting
A beautiful location in the South Hams, offering an exceptional quality of life
KEVICC (King Edward VI Community College) is located in the vibrant town of Totnes and serves a wide and diverse community. To learn more about our school, visit our website or follow us on Twitter (@KEVICC), Instagram (@kevicc.totnes) and YouTube (KEVICC Totnes).
We strongly encourage prospective applicants to get in touch ahead of applying. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Sophie Greig, Head of English Faculty at sophie.greig@kingedwardvi.org.uk.
ESW 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
Person Specification
King Edward VI Community College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will:
Be an excellent classroom practitioner who consistently meets the Teachers’ Standards
Demonstrate a strong track record of securing excellent outcomes in English, or show clear potential to do so
Be ambitious for students, with high standards and a people-centred approach
Have strong subject knowledge and a passion for English that inspires learners
Be an effective and confident communicator who is energetic, enthusiastic and enjoys working with young people
Bring fresh ideas and creativity, using their love of the subject to engage, enthuse and challenge students
Be highly organised and an effective classroom manager, creating a positive learning environment with high expectations through a wide range of up-to-date and successful teaching strategies
Work collaboratively as part of a team and contribute positively to the wider life of the school
Be willing to support enrichment opportunities, including extracurricular activities and residential visits
Have the ability to work successfully with students across the full ability range, both in groups and on a one-to-one basis
An enhanced DBS certificate will be required for the successful applicant.
Job Description
Teacher of English
Supporting the College’s Overall Development
The postholder will contribute to the continued development of the College by:
Delivering consistently high-quality teaching and pedagogy that supports the College’s journey towards outstanding
Maintaining the highest standards of classroom practice and behaviour, aligned with whole-school expectations
Actively contributing to the development of a positive ethos and culture that reflects the College’s values
Securing the highest possible academic outcomes for students in English
Supporting the Development of Students
The postholder will:
Model consistently high standards of professional conduct and personal integrity
Demonstrate excellent classroom practice that promotes engagement, challenge and progress for all learners
Show strong emotional literacy when working with students, families and colleagues, including in high-pressure situations
Use resources innovatively and efficiently to support outstanding learning in English
Engage with and apply best practice from local, national and international research to improve teaching and learning
Create and maintain a stimulating, inclusive and safe learning environment within English
Monitor, track and analyse student progress effectively, using assessment information to identify gaps, address underachievement and ensure consistency of provision
Engage fully with the College’s Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) programme, identifying personal training needs and implementing strategies to meet them
Supporting Professional Development and Practice
The postholder will:
Commit to high-quality professional learning, including participation in the ECF, NPQ or other accredited programmes as appropriate
Develop links with other institutions to share best practice and, where appropriate, co-develop resources
Demonstrate agility and flexibility in professional practice, including a willingness to work across disciplines within a faculty structure where appropriate
Additional Information
Teachers may be required to undertake other duties of a similar level, as reasonably requested by their line manager
This job description reflects the current requirements of the role and may be amended, following consultation, to meet the evolving needs of the College
Teachers of English & Media are line-managed by the Faculty Director of English & Media
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
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.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About King Edward VI Community College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 909 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- King Edward VI Community College website
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