English Teacher at The Purbeck School

Dorset Council UK; Wareham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational institution as an English Teacher, where your passion for teaching will inspire students to develop a love for English. This role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive team dedicated to fostering academic success and personal growth. You will be part of a nurturing environment that values kindness, aspiration, and perseverance, ensuring that students leave with the skills they need for future success. If you are looking to make a meaningful impact in education, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and ambitious English Teacher with a passion for teaching.
• Ability to teach English across key stages in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement dynamic English curriculum for students.
• Support students in developing reading, writing, and speaking skills.

Skills

English Language Teaching

Curriculum Development

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in English or Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

English Teacher

Full Time, Fixed term (9 months from Sept 2025) Maternity cover

ECT/Main Scale/UPS

We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious English Teacher who wishes to be part of a successful, supportive team who is keen to further the success of English across the school. This is a fantastic time to join The Purbeck School, with excellent academic outcomes, supported by a caring and nurturing pastoral system.

English is taught through a dynamic curriculum, which prepares students by developing skills and knowledge necessary for success across the key stages. We work with our students to ensure that they leave school with a love for English and have developed their ability to read, speak and write with confidence.

We are looking for a teacher who wants to work within a strong team, is able to teach English across the key stages, within a compassionate school that really does live its core values of ‘kindness, aspiration, perseverance’, in a beautiful area of the country.

Please visit our school website for more information and an application form.

Closing date: Monday 12th May 2025

Full details of how to apply are available on the school website.

Website: www.purbeck.dorset.sch.uk

Email: [e-mail]

Telephone: [phone]

If you have any other questions about the post or would like an informal visit to the school please contact Joshua Basford, Head of English on 01929 550077 or e-mail: [e-mail]