English and Media Teacher - Dorset Independent School [September 2025]

TN United Kingdom; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious independent school in Dorchester is seeking a talented English and Media Teacher to join its distinguished faculty in September 2025. The role offers an enriching environment with small class sizes, outstanding resources, and opportunities for professional development and extracurricular involvement.

Benefits

Access to cutting-edge facilities

Supportive and collaborative environment

Opportunities for professional development

Participation in extracurricular activities

Qualifications

• Highly skilled English and Media teacher with a strong academic background.
• Experience in fostering critical thinking and creativity.
• Commitment to supporting students' individual learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Inspire students through dynamic, immersive lessons.
• Contribute to extracurricular activities like creative writing clubs and theatre productions.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the curriculum.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Creativity

Engagement

Education

Strong academic background in literature

Degree in Media Studies

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Dorchester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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Job Description:

An outstanding and highly regarded independent school in Dorset is seeking a talented and dedicated English and Media Teacher to join its distinguished faculty in Easter 2025. Renowned for its academic excellence, small class sizes, and commitment to holistic education, the school provides an inspiring environment for both students and educators to thrive.

About the School:

This prestigious independent school is celebrated for its rigorous academic standards, outstanding student outcomes, and dedication to fostering intellectual curiosity. With state-of-the-art facilities and a collaborative, forward-thinking teaching environment, the school offers an enriching and rewarding career opportunity for an ambitious English and Media educator.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Be a highly skilled and engaging English and Media teacher with a strong academic background in literature, media studies, language, and critical analysis.
• Inspire students through dynamic, immersive lessons that bring classic and contemporary literature, as well as media theory, to life.
• Foster critical thinking, creativity, and a deep appreciation for literature, media production, journalism, and digital communication.
• Be committed to supporting students’ individual learning needs while promoting academic excellence.
• Contribute to the school’s vibrant extracurricular offerings, such as creative writing clubs, media production workshops, film clubs, theatre productions, and literary events.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance and develop the English and Media curriculum, ensuring it remains innovative and upholds the school’s high academic standards.

Why Join This School?

• Prestigious and High-Achieving: A school with a reputation for exceptional academic standards and a well-rounded education.
• Small Class Sizes: Enabling a personalized and impactful teaching approach for each student.
• Outstanding Resources: Access to cutting-edge facilities, media suites, and a vast literary collection to support teaching and learning.
• Supportive and Collaborative Environment: A collegial atmosphere where professional development and innovation are encouraged.
• Holistic Education: Opportunities to participate in theatre productions, literary festivals, film screenings, media projects, public speaking competitions, and other enriching extracurricular activities.

How to Apply:

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious English and Media educator eager to teach in a dynamic and nurturing independent school.

To apply, please submit your CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you!