Teacher of English

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

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  22 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Other leadership roles
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week 39 weeks per year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1-M11
• Additional allowances:

  For one of the posts, there is the potential of 2nd in Department for the right candidate. This is fixed term and attracts a TLR2b.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Clyst Vale prides itself on its English offer from year 7 to 11 and starting in September we are looking to appoint 2 exciting and innovative Teachers of English. These are permanent, full-time positions. The successful candidates will be able to teach across key KS3 & KS4 and is offered on the main teacher's and upper teacher's pay scale.

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 teachingEnglishat GCSE is desirable;

- A willingness to contribute to the enrichment activities of the Department;

We encourage applications from ECT’s 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.

For one of the positions, there is also the potential to take up a fixed term Second in Department role for the right candidate. You will be responsible for supporting the day to day running of the English department, including supporting the Head of English with the leadership of staff, development of teaching and learning within the department and oversight of the curriculum and assessment strategy. This will be from September 2026-May 2027 and the reason for the fixed term position is to cover Maternity Leave. The Second in Department role attracts a TLR2b.

Could you please state on your application form if you wish to be considered for the Second in Department role.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer

- A unique opportunity to work within a 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

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 936 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Clyst Vale Community College website
• Email address: recruitment@clystvale.org
• Phone number: 01392 463936
• 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.org.

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