Teacher of English

Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 9HZ

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st January 2026

• Closing date

  9 October 2025 at 10am

• Date listed

  24 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• 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

Are you looking for a school where your passion for education is truly valued?

As we raise the bar for education, your passion for English can ignite minds, build confidence, and help every student find their voice. In our inclusive community, every story counts—and your next chapter could help shape theirs.

About the role

As an English teacher with us, you will play a pivotal role in shaping young minds and fostering a love of language, literature, and communication. You’ll inspire students to express themselves confidently, think critically, and appreciate diverse perspectives. In our inclusive and supportive environment, you’ll help every student—regardless of background or ability—find their voice and achieve their potential. By joining our dedicated team, you’ll contribute to a culture where progress is celebrated, and every story truly matters.

Message from the Head of Faculty

We are a team of six, led by Tamzin Faull (HofF) and Michelle McKeeman (DepHofF). We support each other to be the best versions of ourselves we can be, in order to drive our already successful department to even greater things. We have an open culture where we have honest and supportive professional conversations about how we can continuously improve as individuals and as a team. Everyone in the team has a voice, and we believe it is by pooling our skills and enthusiasms that we will move forward dynamically. You will be welcomed into the team - supported, challenged and nurtured in your career development. If you are a dynamic, reflective practitioner who is keen to contribute to the progress of the department and the school, we will welcome your application.

What makes us special

What sets our school apart is our unwavering commitment to both excellence and inclusion. We are a vibrant, forward-thinking community where every student is valued, supported, and encouraged to thrive—regardless of their background or starting point. Our recent progress in raising educational standards is matched by our dedication to creating a welcoming environment where difference is celebrated and every voice is heard. Here, staff and students work together to build confidence, nurture talents, and ensure that everyone feels a true sense of belonging. By joining us, you’ll become part of a team that believes in the power of education to transform lives and in the importance of making that transformation accessible to all.

We’re looking for someone who:

Has high expectations for all students and is passionate about helping them achieve their best.

Values teamwork and is eager to contribute to the wider life of the school community.

Is reflective, open to feedback, and committed to developing their own practice.

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

Enjoys being around children and is committed to safeguarding.

Brings a positive attitude and a genuine love of school life.

In this role you will:

Plan and deliver engaging English lessons that inspire a love of reading, writing, and discussion.

Assess student progress regularly and provide feedback that helps them move forward.

Work closely with colleagues to enhance and refine our seven-year curriculum and share best practice.

Contribute to creating a positive learning environment where all students feel valued.

Take part in wider school life, including enrichment activities and extra-curricular opportunities.

Play an active role in supporting the school’s commitment to raising achievement for all

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
• 121 coaching
• Ongoing professional development

How to apply

If you’d love to help create a calm and caring atmosphere where children thrive - 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 in the attached information pack. 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.

Please do take the opportunity to discuss the role further and/or arrange for a tour of the school by contacting Samantha Atkinson via email samantha.atkinson@teignmouthschool.co.uk (Deputy Headteacher)

The closing date for applications is 9th October 9.00am. If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via my new term or at people@ivyeducationtrust.co.uk

Interviews will be held onsite W/C 13th October 2025.

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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 Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 830 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/teignmouth-community-school-exeter-road

Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road is a vibrant 11-19 secondary school with excellent facilities, highly qualified teachers and caring pastoral staff.

We believe that young people who are cared for and experience success (whatever that looks like for them) will thrive at school and beyond. Achieving that is our sole job, and one that we take very seriously.

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