Teacher of English
Clyst Vale Community College, Exeter, Devon, EX5 3AJ10 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
15 June 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
2 June 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 01/09/2025-31/08/2026
Pay scale
- M1-M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
Clyst Vale is a thriving and vibrant 11- 18 Community College situated five miles from Exeter. Visitors to Clyst Vale usually comment on the friendly, orderly atmosphere, the courtesy of our students, and the purposefulness in lessons. We have clear expectations and systems, but far more important are the excellent working relationships we establish between staff and students, as well as staff and parents. We remain the only Secondary school in Devon to be accredited Gold Rights Respecting School status.
The Role
Clyst Vale prides itself on its English offer from year 7 to 13 and we are looking to appoint an exciting and innovative Teacher of English. This post is fixed term for one year initially, however there may be the opportunity for the right candidate to apply for a permanent role after one year. Clyst Vale is committed to flexible working and are seeking applications from any excellent practitioner wishing to work anywhere between 0.5 FTE and full time. The successful candidate will be able to teach across key KS3 & KS4.
This position is offered on the main teacher's pay scale MPS 1- 6
We are looking for:
- An outstanding teacher with excellent subject knowledge;
- A practitioner who is keen to enthuse students using a variety of approaches;
- Experience of teaching English at GCSE and A level is desirable;
- A willingness to contribute to the enrichment activities of the Department;
- A willingness to use data to drive student performance and promote excellence.
We welcome applications from ECT's and offer an excellent induction programme, in partnership with the South West Institute for Teaching as well as a robust and impactful CPD offer for teachers at all stages of their career.
Our Department
We have a dynamic and successful English department which is both supportive and collaborative; the teachers in our team are committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for all our students and their areas of expertise cover both English Language and Literature. The successful applicant will benefit from being an integral part of this friendly and professional team which is central to our success as a College.
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 check is required for all successful candidates. Online checks will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates
Closing date for all applications is Sunday 15th of June 2025.
Interviews will take place W/C 23rd June 2025.
You will need to be available to attend for the whole interview day.
To apply, please visit our website: https://www.clystvale.org/vacancies/
What the school offers its staff
We can offer
- A unique opportunity to work within a Rights Respecting School with a strong community ethos
- A supportive CPD programme
- Free on-site parking
Commitment to safeguarding
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 check is required for all successful candidates.
Online checks will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
About Clyst Vale Community College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 959 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Clyst Vale Community College website
- Email address
- recruitment@clystvale.org
- Phone number
- 01392 463936
Clyst Vale is a thriving and vibrant 11- 18 Community College situated five miles from Exeter. Visitors to Clyst Vale usually comment on the friendly, orderly atmosphere, the courtesy of our students, and the purposefulness in lessons. We have clear expectations and systems, but far more important are the excellent working relationships we establish between staff and students, as well as staff and parents. We remain the only secondary school in Devon to be accredited Gold Rights Respecting School status.
Arranging a visit to Clyst Vale Community College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@clystvale.org.
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