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English Teacher

  1. Teacher
  2. Dorset
Date posted : 27/04/26
  1. Full Time
£33k - 51k per year

Job description

English Teacher – Secondary

Start Date: September
Contract: Full‑time, long‑term (with the potential to become permanent)
Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience)
Location: Dorchester, Dorset

A welcoming and ambitious secondary school in Dorchester is seeking an enthusiastic English Teacher to join their team from September. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated educator who is passionate about literature, language, and inspiring young learners.

The Role

The successful candidate will:

  • Teach English Language and Literature across Key Stages 3 and 4
  • Deliver engaging, well‑structured lessons that promote reading, writing, and critical thinking
  • Foster a love of English while maintaining high expectations for progress and attainment
  • Contribute to the ongoing development of the English curriculum within a supportive department
  • Take an active role in wider school life, including enrichment activities where appropriate

About the School

  • A modern and inclusive secondary school with a clear vision and supportive leadership team
  • A positive, collaborative staff culture with strong behaviour management
  • Well‑resourced classrooms and a commitment to high‑quality teaching and learning
  • Conveniently located in Dorchester, with good transport links across Dorset

Candidate Requirements

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent qualification
  • Strong subject knowledge of the secondary English curriculum
  • The ability to engage, motivate, and challenge students of all abilities
  • A creative and reflective approach to teaching English
  • An enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to obtain one

What’s on Offer

  • A friendly, supportive, and professional working environment
  • Ongoing CPD and opportunities for career development
  • A long‑term position with the potential to become permanent
  • Competitive salary in line with experience and pay scale

How to Apply

If you’re a committed and passionate English Teacher seeking a new role from September, we’d love to hear from you.

Send your CV today and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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