English Teacher

English Teacher – Secondary School – Shaftesbury

Full-Time | Permanent | Start Date: April

An ambitious, supportive, and forward‑thinking secondary school in Shaftesbury, Dorset is seeking a passionate English Teacher to join their thriving English department. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher or a confident ECT looking to begin their career in a school that champions creativity, high standards, and professional growth.

The Role

As an English Teacher, you will:

• Deliver inspiring, well‑planned English lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Support excellent progress through creative teaching and a broad, engaging curriculum
• Use assessment effectively to track achievement and inform planning
• Create a positive, inclusive learning environment where every student can succeed
• Contribute to curriculum development and departmental improvement
• Play an active role in wider school life, enrichment, and extracurricular opportunities

What the School Offers

This school provides:

• A warm, student‑centred culture with a strong sense of community
• A collaborative English department with experienced and supportive colleagues
• High‑quality CPD and continuous professional development
• Clear pathways for career progression
• Excellent teaching facilities and strong departmental resources
• A commitment to staff wellbeing, innovation, and high expectations

Who We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will be:

• A qualified English Teacher with QTS, or an ECT completing training
• Confident in teaching English Language and Literature at KS3 and KS4
• An English Teacher who is Passionate about raising achievement and delivering engaging lessons
• Reflective, dedicated, and committed to professional development
• Able to build strong relationships and motivate learners of all abilities

Requirements

• QTS (or working towards QTS)
• Strong subject knowledge in English
• Ability to teach KS3 and KS4 confidently
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare

This is the ideal role for an English teacher looking to further their career within a thriving mainstream secondary school

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