Teacher of English

Clyst Vale Community College, Exeter, Devon, EX5 3AJ

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  11 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  25 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (708)
• 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 - 31/08/2026
• Pay scale: M1-M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Clyst Vale prides itself on its English offer from year 7 to 11 and starting as soon as possible, we are looking to appoint an exciting and innovative Teacher of English. This role would ideally suit an ECT looking for their first teaching job.

Starting in January, this is a fixed term contact, and we will consider applications from those looking for Part time and Full time hours. The successful candidate will be able to teach across key KS3 & KS4 and 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 is desirable;
• A willingness to contribute to the enrichment activities of the Department;

Applications from ECT’s are strongly encouraged and we can 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.

Additional Tasks

• Any other reasonable tasks at the discretion of the Head of Department/Deputy Principal

What you can expect from us:

• A comprehensive induction process, tailored to your role and previous experience.
• A structured programme of targeted, whole school or bespoke professional development.
• Fabulous students who are motivated, interested, keen to learn and enthusiastic.
• An outstanding ethos where students respect staff and each other, have participate in learning, enrichment and the community and achieve well.
• A high-quality curriculum, developed across our College, with a commitment to a programme of school improvement.
• A range of development opportunities for future career progression within the school.
• A friendly, supportive, vibrant and caring staff team with a commitment to improving children’s lives.
• Strong leadership, a culture of high expectation and clarity of strategic college development.

CVs are not accepted, please complete the application form in full. If you can meet the requirements of this role, we would love to hear from you. All applications should be made by completing the online application form via E-teach available at http://www.bep.ac/vacancies and include evidence of how you meet the person specification for the role. For full details of the role, please see the job description and person specification. 

Please note we do not offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship to non-UK citizens for this role.

As part of our due diligence process when shortlisting, we may carry out an online search of publicly available material to identify any incidents or issues which we might want to explore with the applicant at interview. We also reserve the right to interview prospective candidates at any point and to close the advert early.  

We will be reviewing applications as they come in and may invite strong candidates for an interview before the closing date. To ensure your application is considered, please apply promptly. See the Job Description for a full breakdown of the role and responsibilities.  

What the school offers its staff

• A unique opportunity to work within a Gold Rights Respecting School with a strong community ethos  

• A supportive CPD programme  

•  Free on-site parking 

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

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 will not be accepted for this application.

About Clyst Vale Community College

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 944 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Clyst Vale Community College website
• Email address: recruitment@clystvale.bep.ac
• Phone number: 01392463936
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/clyst-vale-community-college

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.bep.ac.

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