Teacher of English
The Trafalgar School at Downton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 3HN21 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
9 March 2026 at 9am
Date listed
16 February 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time teaching position; 32.5 hours per week. Monday - Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 - UPS3 depending upon experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
*Good Honours Degree or equivalent
*Qualified Teacher Status
*Recent relevant in-service training
*Strong classroom practitioner with the potential to develop personal teaching excellence
*Excellent understanding of highly effective pedagogy
*Secure knowledge of Programmes of Study for English across Key Stage 3 and 4
*Experience of a range of approaches to teaching and learning that promote positive studentrelationships and high achievement in an inclusive environment
*An understanding in the use of assessment and attainment information to improve practiceand raise standards
*An understanding of the needs of students and how to remove barriers to learning
*A knowledge of successful intervention strategies
*An understanding of the welfare of young people in all respects and the issues surroundingthe safeguarding of children and young people
What the school offers its staff
Working at MLP, staff have access to a number of benefits:
* Teacher Pension Scheme
* Teacher laptops
* Cycle to work scheme
* Wiltshire Awards scheme
* Benendon Healthcare scheme
* Discounted gym membership
* Employee assistance phone line - support with health, financial & legal issues
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trafalgar School at Downton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be subject to a full enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and online check before the appointment is confirmed.
References from current employers will be taken for shortlisted
candidates, employers may be contacted to gather further information. Without satisfactory references, an offer of employment will not be confirmed.
Unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 must be declared.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Trafalgar School at Downton
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 794 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Trafalgar School at Downton website
- Email address
- r.reeves@trafalgar.wilts.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01725 550334
The Trafalgar School at Downton is a friendly, rural, secondary school set in the historic village of Downton on the edge of the New Forest National Park.
Our values define us and underpin our ambition of a life fulfilled through empowerment. These values apply to our staff, as well as to our student community, so we seek a colleague who is:
Aspirational
Who has a strong desire to achieve greatness in everything they do. They are ambitious.
Compassionate
Who understands how other people feel and support each other. Staff recognise when someone is struggling and we help them.
Determined
Who is focused to achieve, even when a task is difficult. Staff remain committed to our end goal until we complete it.
Inclusive
Treats everyone fairly and equally and understands that difference is something which makes society better.
Integrity
Always does the right thing, even if no-one is watching
Respectful
Treats people, including ourselves and our environment, with respect. Shows consideration of other people’s feelings and wishes.
We are committed to empowering young people to be the source of their own success.
Arranging a visit to The Trafalgar School at Downton
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email r.reeves@trafalgar.wilts.sch.uk.
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