Teacher of English

West Exe School, Exeter, EX2 9JU

32 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 February 2027

• Closing date

  22 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  21 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (541)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full time equivalent salary: MPS-UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

At West Exe, one conviction shapes everything: every student and every member of staff deserve something exceptional. That means an exceptional culture to belong to, exceptional teaching to learn from, and an exceptional experience to carry with them long after they leave.

Everything else we do follows from that conviction. We offer a curriculum that is rigorous, academic and rich in knowledge. We expect teaching of genuine quality in every room. And our cultural capital programme opens doors for all of our students, not just a fortunate few.

English sits at the very heart of that ambition. The books students read, the arguments they learn to make and the words they learn to command shape what they can go on to do. We are looking for a teacher of English who believes great literature and powerful language belong to every child, and who wants to help make that true in every lesson they teach.

Every Student, Every Time

Our values become real in the classroom through one promise: Every Student, Every Time. That covers the student who finds reading hard, the student who is quietly getting by and the student who is already flying. Each is owed the same precise explanation, the same demand for their full attention, and the same belief that they will succeed. That promise holds in every lesson, not just some of them.

We are looking for someone who will:

Teach a knowledge-rich English curriculum that is ambitious, coherent and rooted in great texts

Deliver consistently excellent teaching, with clear explanation and high expectations in every lesson

Hold high expectations for every student and give them the clarity and support to meet them

Bring energy, warmth and conviction to the department and the wider life of the school

Live our values of brave, selfless and together, for every child, every time

In return, we offer:

• A well-planned, shared curriculum, so your time goes into teaching well rather than starting from scratch
• A supportive, collaborative English department
• High-quality professional development as part of the Ted Wragg Multi-Academy Trust

This role suits an experienced teacher, an ECT ready to take on their first post, or someone returning to the classroom. Although this is a fixed-term post, it is a real chance to see how we work and to develop your practice in a school that takes teaching seriously. We would love to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

West Exe School is a highly successful secondary school in the beautiful city of Exeter and without doubt, the greatest place to work in the Southwest. We have a boldly academic curriculum, disruption free classrooms and an unrivalled staff development programme.

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.

We are part of the Ted Wragg Trust, an ambitious and inclusive trust of schools strengthening our communities through excellent education.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About West Exe School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1237 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: West Exe School website
• Email address: recruitment@westexe.devon.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01392660100
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/west-exe-school

The Ted Wragg Trust is an ambitious and inclusive Trust of Schools strengthening our communities through excellent education. Formed in 2013 with the aim of creating an outstanding educational experience for all of Exeter’s children no matter what their background or aptitudes, the Trust has since grown from a one school Trust to a 12 school Multi-Academy Trust and is responsible for the education of over 7000 children aged between 2-16.

Arranging a visit to West Exe School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@westexe.devon.sch.uk.

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