English Teacher - Poole High School

Dorset Council UK; Poole; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Poole is seeking an enthusiastic English Teacher to join their high-performing department. The role involves developing resources, planning lessons, and promoting student welfare. Ideal candidates should be committed to academic excellence and safeguarding. Applications must be submitted using the official application form. Closing date for applications is 9 October 2025.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for teaching and a passion for helping students achieve positive outcomes.
• Ability to assist in the development of resources and teaching strategies.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing resources and teaching strategies.
• Plan and prepare lessons.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children.

Job description

Overview

We are delighted to be recruiting for an enthusiastic English Teacher to join our high-performing, forward-thinking and cohesive department.

We teach a rigorous academic curriculum with a clear focus on supporting all students achieve positive outcomes. You will work with the Director of English, and the wider school team to continually drive attainment and standards across the department.

Responsibilities

• To assist in the development of resources, schemes of work, marking policies and teaching strategies in an identified curriculum area
• To contribute to the school development plan and its implementation
• To plan and prepare and lessons
• To contribute to the whole school’s planning activities
• To run after school clubs
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies

How to apply

To discuss the post or your application, please contact Nikki Steele, HR Officer on 01202 662015 or email us at [e-mail]

To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: [e-mail]

Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here: www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies

Closing date

The closing date for applications is Thursday 9 October 2025 at 9am. We reserve the right to interview exceptional applications prior to the closing date and therefore interested colleagues are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Interview date to be confirmed.