English Teacher / Dorchester

Teaching Personnel; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Supportive staff team

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is looking for a dedicated English Teacher to join a welcoming middle school in Dorchester, starting this September. This full-time role involves teaching English to pupils in Years 5–8, focusing on planning engaging lessons and fostering a positive learning environment.

The ideal candidate will hold QTS or have relevant teaching experience. The school prides itself on a supportive community, offering opportunities for professional development and the potential for a permanent position after the Autumn Term.

Qualifications

• Hold QTS or relevant experience in teaching English.
• At least excellent classroom management skills.
• Enthusiastic and able to inspire students.

Responsibilities

• Teach English across Years 5–8 (KS2/KS3).
• Plan, deliver, and assess engaging lessons.
• Support pupils to achieve their full potential.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues.

Skills

QTS or relevant teaching experience

Confidence in teaching KS2 and KS3

Classroom management skills

Creativity in lesson delivery

Ability to build relationships

Commitment to high standards

Teamwork

Job description

English Teacher – KS2/KS3 | Dorchester

Inspire a love of English this September!

A welcoming and supportive middle school in Dorchester is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated English Teacher, or a teacher with relevant experience delivering English, to join their team from September.

This is a full-time position (5 days per week) covering Years 5–8 (KS2/KS3). The role is initially for the Autumn Term, with the potential to continue for the remainder of the academic year for the right candidate.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a school with a strong sense of community, where staff are valued, pupils are encouraged to achieve their very best, and high-quality teaching is at the heart of everything they do.

The Role

• Full-time English Teacher
• 5 days per week
• September start
• Initially covering the Autumn Term, with potential to extend for the full academic year
• Teaching English across Years 5–8 (KS2/KS3)
• Planning, delivering, and assessing engaging lessons
• Supporting pupils of all abilities to achieve their full potential
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and the wider school community

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Hold QTS or have relevant experience teaching English
• Be confident teaching across KS2 and KS3
• Have excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
• Inspire pupils with creative and engaging lessons
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues
• Be committed to delivering high standards of teaching and learning
• Enjoy working as part of a supportive and dedicated team

What the School Offers

• A friendly, welcoming, and supportive staff team
• Enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn
• Excellent teaching resources and collaborative planning
• Opportunities for professional development
• Potential for the role to continue beyond the Autumn Term

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If you're ready to inspire the next generation of readers, writers, and confident communicators, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV covering the last 10 years of work history. A member of the Teaching Personnel team will be in touch to discuss this exciting opportunity.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted are 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’ and the necessary DBS checks. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.