Teacher of English
Poole High School, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BW10 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
12 May 2025 at 9am
Date listed
2 May 2025
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: Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale £31,650 to £49,084
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are delighted to be recruiting for an enthusiastic English Teacher to join our high-performing, forward thinking and cohesive department.
We teach a rigorous academic curriculum with a clear focus on supporting all students achieve positive outcomes. You will work with the Director of English, and the wider school team to continually drive attainment and standards across the department.
If you are interested in paid additional responsibilities (‘TLR’), we expect to have a selection of these soon becoming available for 1 September 2025, which the successful candidate can be considered for upon request.
We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity:
- To assist in the development of resources, schemes of work, marking policies and teaching strategies in an identified curriculum area
- To contribute to the school development plan and its implementation
- To plan and prepare lessons
- To contribute to the whole school’s planning activities
- To run after school clubs
- Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies
What the school offers its staff
What we can offer you
- An opportunity to work with wonderful children and their families as well as exceptional colleagues
- High quality continued professional development and opportunities to progress
- An exceptional CPD offer from ECT through to preparation for senior and system leadership
- The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
- The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast
- Automatic membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme
- Free on-site parking
Further details about the role
We would love to hear from you if you:
- Are an inspirational and skilled teacher of English
- Are committed to improving pedagogical practices
- Are aspirational for career development and eager to seize additional career progression opportunities
You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:
- Aim high
- Keep improving
- Don’t leave anyone behind
- See the bigger picture
Any questions?
To discuss the post or your application, please contact Nikki Steele, HR Officer on 01202 662015 or email us at recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
How to apply
To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here: www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies
The closing date for applications is Monday 12 May 2025 at 9am. We reserve the right to interview exceptional applications prior to the closing date and therefore interested colleagues are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Interview date to be confirmed.
Twynham Learning values diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote diversity throughout our whole workforce. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities to all job applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability status, gender reassignment, marital/partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/national origin, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. Only people who can evidence their right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy. We are committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes as part of our strong commitment to safeguard children and young people. An enhanced criminal records check will be undertaken on the successful candidate. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.
Commitment to safeguarding
We value diversity and inclusiveness. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities. We don't discriminate on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/nationality, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. We'll only consider people who can evidence their right to work in the UK. We're committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes to safeguard children. We undertake enhanced criminal records checks before appointment. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Poole High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- Up to 1975 pupils
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Poole High School website
- Email address
- n.steele@poolehigh.poole.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01202 662015
Arranging a visit to Poole High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email n.steele@poolehigh.poole.sch.uk.
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