English Teacher
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English Teacher – Full Time – September 2025 Start
Advertised by Teaching Personnel on behalf of a local secondary school in Poole
Teaching Personnel is delighted to be supporting the recruitment of an enthusiastic and dedicated English Teacher to join a high-performing, forward-thinking, and collaborative English department at a well-regarded secondary school in Poole.
The successful candidate will join a team committed to delivering a rigorous academic curriculum that supports all students in achieving strong outcomes. You will work closely with the Director of English and the wider school leadership to maintain and elevate standards across the department.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious English teacher, with the potential for paid additional responsibilities (TLRs) from September 2025 for those seeking career progression.
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop engaging resources, schemes of work, and effective teaching strategies
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Contribute to the school development plan and its implementation
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Plan and deliver high-quality, inspiring lessons
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Participate in whole-school initiatives and collaborative planning
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Run or support extracurricular clubs and activities
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Uphold safeguarding responsibilities in line with statutory guidance
What the School Offers:
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A chance to work with motivated students, supportive families, and an exceptional team of educators
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Excellent CPD opportunities, from ECT development to senior leadership pathways
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Career progression within a supportive multi-academy trust
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A collaborative and inclusive school culture
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Beautiful South Coast location
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Free on-site parking and Teachers’ Pension Scheme membership
We would love to hear from you if you:
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Are an inspirational and skilled teacher of English
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Are passionate about improving teaching and learning
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Are aspirational for your career and open to progression opportunities
The school values individuals who live by the principles:
Aim high. Keep improving. Don’t leave anyone behind. See the bigger picture.
If you're ready for your next teaching opportunity and want to make a real difference, apply now through Teaching Personnel.
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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