Teacher of English
The Spires College, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3PE16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1 September 2026
Closing date
19 March 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
3 March 2026
Job details
Job role
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
Are you looking for an English teaching post in which you can make a genuine difference to young people’s lives? Are you seeking to work in a school that is committed to supporting the professional development of all staff? If the answer is yes, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of English. We are passionate about the importance of excellent teaching and firmly believe in the power of education to transform lives. If you always aim to inspire and enthuse students through your teaching and are dedicated to bringing positive outcomes for all young people, then this could be the perfect role for you.
We offer:
- excellent professional development and a wide range of career development opportunities;
- a high level of support for all new staff;
- the opportunity to work alongside excellent practitioners across the College;
- an motivating, friendly place to work
- a modern, purpose-built building and excellent facilities.
- An exceptional staff benefits package including free 24/7 counselling, legal and information line; critical incident advice and telephone support; online health portal; access to various salary-sacrifice schemes and free onsite gym access.
- A free annual flu vaccination.
The successful candidate will have a passion for teaching. The ability to teach film and/or media is desirable but not essential, as is experience of teaching to A level. We would welcome applications from newly qualified teachers or experienced teachers who wish to take advantage of a new challenge.
What the school offers its staff
The College is a close community, with a shared desire to be the best we can be. We are committed to staff’s professional development and invest heavily in ensuring our teachers grow and flourish as practitioners.
We offer:
- excellent professional development and a wide range of career development opportunities;
- a high level of support for all new staff;
- the opportunity to work alongside excellent practitioners across the College;
- an motivating, friendly place to work
- a modern, purpose-built building and excellent facilities.
- An exceptional staff benefits package including free 24/7 counselling, legal and information line; critical incident advice and telephone support; online health portal; access to various salary-sacrifice schemes and free onsite gym access.
- A free annual flu vaccination.
The Spires College is a co-educational, 11-18 Bilateral School with a selective stream. We are a friendly, caring school which puts the needs of our children at the heart of all we do.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The College is committed to safeguarding and to the promotion of the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure with barred list information.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to jobs@thespirescollege.com
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About The Spires College
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1131 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Spires College website
- Email address
- jobs@thespirescollege.com
- Phone number
- 01803 400660
The Spires College is a co-educational, 11-18 bilateral school with a selective stream.
We are a friendly, caring school which puts the needs of our children at the heart of all we do.
We are committed the professional development of our staff and invest heavily in ensuring our teachers grow and flourish as practitioners.
The College is committed to safeguarding all of its students. All staff are required to adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures and regularly undertake a full enhanced DBS check.
Arranging a visit to The Spires College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@thespirescollege.com.
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