Teacher of English

Devonport High School for Boys, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5QP

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  6 March 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 February 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Applications are welcome from candidates who can help us achieve our vision that Everyone Succeeds at DHSB. This post, from September 2025, presents an opportunity to join a successful department and school proud of its innovative culture and professional development opportunities.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a confident subject knowledge and be able to interest and engage learners in all key stages through a range of approaches to teaching and learning.

What the school offers its staff

For an informal discussion with Dan Roberts, Headteacher, contact Sarah Nicholson, Head’s PA, at sarah.nicholson@dhsb.org or 01752 208787. Visits to the school are also welcomed.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We also recognise, respect and value difference and understand that diversity is a strength.

Link to more information and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to sarah.nicholson@dhsb.org

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teacher of English Further Details 2025.pdf - 234 KB (opens in new tab)

About Devonport High School for Boys

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1231 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Devonport High School for Boys website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: sarah.nicholson@dhsb.org
• Phone number: 01752 208787
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/devonport-high-school-for-boys (opens in new tab)

Devonport High School for Boys is a happy and vibrant grammar school for boys aged 11-18.

Our vision, whatever your role in the school or personal ambition, is that ‘Everyone Succeeds’.

Arranging a visit to Devonport High School for Boys

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sarah.nicholson@dhsb.org.

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